Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Upper Roxborough

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Bikeability 73
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Walkability 57
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 94
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Schools 62
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Residents

24k Population +4k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
- College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black14%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$97k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$339k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Upper Roxborough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Upper Roxborough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upper Roxborough

Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding84
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

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Green Woods CS
1 miles, SE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

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Aim Academy
1 miles, W
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The Miquon School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

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Bryn Mawr College
4 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

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Airports

Airports near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
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