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North Central Area Facts

  • North Central has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • North Central crime rates are 3% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in North Central is 8% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      19th Street Playground
      Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
      Diamond Park
      Fletcher B. Amos Playground
      Montgomery & Croskey Playground
      North Philly Peace Park
      Johnny Ring Terrace
      Temple University Skate Spot

      Entertainment

      Wagner Free Institute of Science
      Temple Performing Arts Center
      AMC Broadstreet 7
      Randall and Tomlinson Theaters
      Girard Museum and Historical Collections
      Philadelphia Doll Museum
      Freedom Theatre
      The Met

      Food & Drink

      Philly Fried Chicken
      Pub Webb
      Subway
      Così
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Qdoba
      Cibao Food Market

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Central? Of all people who commute, 39.6% take public transportation in North Central.
      Drive to Work
      27%

      49% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      34% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Central? The cost of living in North Central is 111/100 - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
      North Central
      111

      11% 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 North Central? North Central crime rates are 5,846, which are 217% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      5,846 per 100k people

      156% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18  

      156% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in North Central? The median income in North Central is $33,376 which is 39% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $33,37640% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,42042% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      172% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Central 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

      C+ Housing

      What are North Central home prices? North Central home prices are $253,378 - which is 51% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $253,37837% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9591% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      57% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does North Central have good schools? The North Central graduation rate is 68% - which is 20% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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