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Chestnut Hill Area Facts

  • Chestnut Hill has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chestnut Hill crime rates are 44% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Chestnut Hill is 38% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pastorius Park
      Susan Ann Detscher Pizzano Fountain Plaza
      Buckley Park
      Woodward Pines
      Water Tower Recreation Center
      Winston Park
      Water Tower Playground
      Winston Park

      Entertainment

      Chestnut Hill Academy Performing Arts Center
      Woodmere Art Museum
      Woodmere Art Gallery
      Springhouse
      Azalea Meadow
      English Park
      Holiday Garden Railway
      Orange Balustrade

      Food & Drink

      Chestnut Hill Brewing Company
      McDonald's
      Mermaid Inn
      Wine & Spirits Store
      McMenamin's Tavern
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Saladworks
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chestnut Hill? Of all people who commute, 18.7% take public transportation in Chestnut Hill.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chestnut Hill? The cost of living in Chestnut Hill is 141/100 - which is 46% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Chestnut Hill
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      Philadelphia
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chestnut Hill? Chestnut Hill crime rates are 3,036, which are 81% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,036 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33  

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chestnut Hill? The median income in Chestnut Hill is $160,418 which is 99% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $160,41897% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $87,85796% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill home prices? Chestnut Hill home prices are $871,713 - which is 194% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $871,713167% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,42668% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Chestnut Hill have good schools? The Chestnut Hill graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Chestnut Hill a good place to live? Chestnut Hill has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      4 total surveys

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