Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Kensington Area Facts

  • Kensington has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Kensington crime rates are 41% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Kensington is 6% lower than the Philadelphia average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Konrad Square
      Hagert Playground
      Black-Coyle-McBride Playground
      Emerald Park
      Palmer Park
      Michael J Towey Playground
      Frederick Cione Playground and Aramingo Square
      Norris Square Park

      Entertainment

      Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle
      Karlie Gallery
      The Papermill Community of Artists
      Revolutions (closed)
      Punch Line Philly
      Art Making Machine Studios
      FLUXSpace
      North Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Little Baby's Ice Cream
      Memphis Taproom
      Philadelphia Brewing Company Peacock Room Bar & Garden
      The Lost Bar
      Nut Hut Saloon
      Monkey Club
      Primo Hoagies
      Five Sisters Ice Cream and Sweets

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kensington? Of all people who commute, 25.5% take public transportation in Kensington.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      29% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kensington? The cost of living in Kensington is 97/100 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Kensington
      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 Kensington? Kensington crime rates are 8,543, which are 363% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      8,543 per 100k people

      275% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      275% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Kensington? The median income in Kensington is $42,035 which is 23% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $42,03524% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,69727% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      100% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kensington 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 Kensington home prices? Kensington home prices are $142,231 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $142,23123% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81214% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Kensington have good schools? The Kensington graduation rate is 67% - which is 22% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      48% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Kensington a good place to live? Kensington has an overall rating of 33% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      33%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      33%

      11 total surveys

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