East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Living in East Kensington

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 91
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 92
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Schools 2
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Residents

16k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +20% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black10%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone17%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van52%
Public transportation31%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$61k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$840 Median Monthly Rent +$263 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached77%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier62%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%

Crime

Violent Crime in East Kensington

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in East Kensington

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%

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 East Kensington

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Nhs School St Annes
0 miles, E
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Timothy Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University
2 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Kensington Hospital
0 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, NE
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