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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ziehler Playground
      Olney Playground
      Olney Recreation Center
      Tacony Creek Park
      John L. Bartlett Playground
      Cherashore Park
      Fisher Park
      John L. Bartlett Playground

      Entertainment

      La Salle University Art Museum
      McCarthy Stadium
      Stenton Mansion
      Frankford Stadium
      Museum of Nursing History
      Marcus Foster Memorial Stadium
      Germantown Theatre Center
      Cheltenham Center For The Arts

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Wilson's Beverages
      JD's Lounge
      Dunkin'
      New Paul Brothers Beverages
      Ozzy's Pizza Shop
      China Wok

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Olney? Of all people who commute, 22.5% take public transportation in Olney.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Olney? The cost of living in Olney is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Olney
      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 Olney? Olney crime rates are 3,863, which are 109% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,863 per 100k people

      69% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      69% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Olney? The median income in Olney is $38,306 which is 30% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $38,30631% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,77037% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      58% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Olney 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 Olney home prices? Olney home prices are $101,396 - which is 40% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $101,39645% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0167% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Olney have good schools? The Olney graduation rate is 67% - which is 21% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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