Wister, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Wister

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 92
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 82
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Schools 34
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Residents

14k Population +825 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
48% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black78%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$27k Median Household Income +$806 (2010–19)
59% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van56%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$53k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$545 Median Monthly Rent -$11 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached58%
1 unit, detached9%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier60%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wister

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Wister

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (91%)(7%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton93%
Donald Trump6%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 5
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wister

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wister, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wister, Philadelphia, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Wister, Philadelphia, PA

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La Salle University
1 miles, NE
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Gratz College
3 miles, NE
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Temple University
4 miles, S
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Arcadia University
4 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wister, Philadelphia, PA

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Airports

Airports near Wister, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
25 miles, NE
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