Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Fishtown Area Facts

  • Fishtown has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fishtown crime rates are 56% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Fishtown is 23% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fishtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      CPL. Charles J. Glenn, 3rd USMC Memorial
      Penn Treaty Park
      Penn Treaty Park Playground
      Tiptop Playground
      Hetzell Playground
      Fishtown Recreation Center
      The Rose Garden
      Hancock Playground

      Entertainment

      Revolutions (closed)
      Punch Line Philly
      Karlie Gallery
      North Bowl
      SoundGarden Hall
      Cavanaugh's Riverdeck
      Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle
      Fringe Arts

      Food & Drink

      Johnny's Hots
      Murph's Bar
      Green Tree Tavern
      Garage Fishtown
      Ajax Hall
      Johnny Brenda's Tavern
      Joe's Steaks and Soda Shop
      Philadelphia Distilling

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fishtown? Of all people who commute, 22.2% take public transportation in Fishtown.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      29% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fishtown? The cost of living in Fishtown is 126/100 - which is 28% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Fishtown
      126

      26% more 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 Fishtown? Fishtown crime rates are 9,399, which are 409% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      9,399 per 100k people

      312% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      312% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fishtown? The median income in Fishtown is $88,516 which is 61% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $88,51660% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,87057% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fishtown 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 Fishtown home prices? Fishtown home prices are $321,841 - which is 92% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $321,84174% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,73583% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Fishtown have good schools? The Fishtown graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Fishtown a good place to live? Fishtown has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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