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Grays Ferry Area Facts

  • Grays Ferry has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Grays Ferry crime rates are 6% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Grays Ferry is equal to the Philadelphia average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Vare Playground
      Vare Recreation Center
      Lanier Park
      Reed Street Playlot
      Taylor Street Park
      Donald Finnegan Playground
      Stringer Park
      Wharton Square

      Entertainment

      National Marian Anderson Museum
      Bartram's Garden
      Hamilton Mansion
      Penn Museum
      Franklin Field
      Pep Bowl
      St Monica Lanes
      Irvine Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Point Breeze Brewing
      McDonald's
      Cicione Beverage
      Springfield Beer Distributor
      Sit on It Bar
      Dock Street Brewwery
      Devil's Pocket Food & Spirits
      Holiday Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Grays Ferry? Of all people who commute, 30.3% take public transportation in Grays Ferry.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      42% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      25% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Grays Ferry? The cost of living in Grays Ferry is 102/100 - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Grays Ferry
      102

      2% 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 Grays Ferry? Grays Ferry crime rates are 5,664, which are 207% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      5,664 per 100k people

      148% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18  

      148% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Grays Ferry? The median income in Grays Ferry is $58,692 which is 7% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $58,6926% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,2285% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      101% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Grays Ferry 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 Grays Ferry home prices? Grays Ferry home prices are $165,333 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $165,33310% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13219% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      25% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Grays Ferry have good schools? The Grays Ferry graduation rate is 70% - which is 19% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Grays Ferry a good place to live? Grays Ferry has an overall rating of 84% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      2 total surveys

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