Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Wissahickon

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 74
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 81
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 16
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 89
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Schools 3
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Residents

11k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
45% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black11%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation15%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$272k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$441 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached48%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wissahickon

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Wissahickon

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 4 0
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 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wissahickon

Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding84
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

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La Salle University
3 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

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Airports

Airports near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
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