Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Wissahickon Park

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 77
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 85
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 88
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Schools 63
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Residents

26k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
47% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black17%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$90k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector60%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation18%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$350k Median Home Value +$51k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wissahickon Park

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Wissahickon Park

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 5
Feb 34 3 7
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 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wissahickon Park

Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding78
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA

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La Salle University
3 miles, E
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Arcadia University
4 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA

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Airports

Airports near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, NE
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