Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Elmwood Area Facts

  • Elmwood has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • Elmwood crime rates are 86% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Elmwood is 8% lower than the Philadelphia average
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      63rd & Lindbergh Park
      Francis Finnegan Playground
      Francis Finnegan Playground
      Buist Park
      71st & Dicks Triangle
      Molbrook & Muhfeld Street Park E
      George Connell Park
      Elmwood Park

      Entertainment

      Oasis Gentlemen's Club
      Vanity Grand
      Purple Orchid
      V&S Elmwood Lanes
      Bartram's Garden
      American Swedish Historical Museum
      St Monica Lanes
      Commandant's Quarters

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      A&K Beer Store
      Hot Spot Pizza
      Golden Kingdom II
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Lucky Beer Deli
      Eddie's Beer Distributor
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Elmwood? Of all people who commute, 37.7% take public transportation in Elmwood.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      38%

      32% 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 Elmwood? The cost of living in Elmwood is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Elmwood
      94

      6% 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 Elmwood? Elmwood crime rates are 11,263, which are 510% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      11,263 per 100k people

      394% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      394% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Elmwood? The median income in Elmwood is $36,392 which is 34% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $36,39234% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,22942% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      128% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Elmwood 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 Elmwood home prices? Elmwood home prices are $103,192 - which is 38% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $103,19244% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04911% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Elmwood have good schools? The Elmwood graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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