Northwood, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Northwood

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 79
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 87
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 17
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 81
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Schools 7
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Residents

28k Population +5.3k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
68% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black33%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$120k Median Home Value +$4k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$550 Median Monthly Rent -$48 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached70%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%

Crime

Violent Crime in Northwood

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Northwood

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (87%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 5
Feb 36 3 6
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northwood

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Northwood, Philadelphia, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Northwood, Philadelphia, PA

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The Bridge
0 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Northwood, Philadelphia, PA

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La Salle University
3 miles, W
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Gratz College
4 miles, NW
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Temple University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Northwood, Philadelphia, PA

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Friends Hospital
0 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Northwood, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
23 miles, NE
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