Cedar Brook, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Cedar Brook Area Facts

  • Cedar Brook has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Cedar Brook crime rates are 32% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Cedar Brook is 5% lower than the Philadelphia average
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cedar Brook? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Finley Playground
      Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center
      Mermaid Park
      Simons Playground
      Simons Playground
      Simons Recreation Center
      Wissahickon East
      Pleasant Playground

      Entertainment

      Sedgewick Theatre
      Spruance Fine Arts Center
      Benjamin Chew House
      The Concord School House
      Johnson House Historic Site
      The Museum of the Miraculous Medal Shrine
      Weavers Way Mercantile Shop
      Chestnut Hill Academy Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Reuben's Marc
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Popeyes
      Wingstop
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Dunkin'
      KFC

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Cedar Brook? Of all people who commute, 27.6% take public transportation in Cedar Brook.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cedar Brook? The cost of living in Cedar Brook is 97/100 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Cedar Brook
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Philadelphia
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cedar Brook? Cedar Brook crime rates are 4,079, which are 121% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      4,079 per 100k people

      79% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      79% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cedar Brook? The median income in Cedar Brook is $46,862 which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $46,86215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,18122% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      93% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cedar Brook a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wills Eye Hospital
      Kindred Hospital South Philadelphia
      Kensington Hospital
      Rite Options
      Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
      Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
      Shriners Hospitals for Children

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Hortense T. Moss Health Center
      American College of Physicians
      Rhino Chiropractic
      Eye Institute of Pennsylvania
      Drexel Student Health
      Bruce Hopper, MD
      Einstein Emergency Room
      Dr. Ali Albert Anaim

      A- Housing

      What are Cedar Brook home prices? Cedar Brook home prices are $157,534 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $157,53415% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65931% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Cedar Brook have good schools? The Cedar Brook graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      68% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Cedar Brook a good place to live? Cedar Brook has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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