West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Living in West Kensington

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 92
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 12
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 92
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Schools 1
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Residents

24k Population +769 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
53% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black18%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
61% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van47%
Public transportation32%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$65k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$658 Median Monthly Rent +$173 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached66%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Kensington

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in West Kensington

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (86%)(12%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump11%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 5
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Kensington

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Timothy Academy
1 miles, N
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Lasalle Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University
1 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Kensington Hospital
0 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
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