Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Melrose Park Gardens

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 71
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 13
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 82
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Schools 1
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Residents

11k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black61%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$1.4k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation24%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$5.6k (2010–19)
- Built 2000 or Later
$602 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached54%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195942%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Melrose Park Gardens

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Melrose Park Gardens

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (93%)(5%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton94%
Donald Trump4%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

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

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Park Gardens

Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding83
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

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Hope Church School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

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Gratz College
2 miles, NW
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La Salle University
2 miles, W
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Arcadia University
4 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

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Friends Hospital
2 miles, SE
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Jeanes Hospital
2 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
23 miles, NE
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