Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Riverfront Area Facts

  • Riverfront has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Riverfront crime rates are 111% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Riverfront is 31% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
      Spruce Street Harbor Park
      Philadelphia Korean War Memorial
      I-95 Park
      Philadelphia Vietnam War Memorial
      Welcome Park
      Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
      RCA Pier

      Entertainment

      Independence Seaport Museum
      Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Amphitheater
      USS Olympia
      USS Becuna
      Ritz East
      3D Theater
      City Tavern
      Wiggins Riverfront Stage

      Food & Drink

      Jolly's Dueling Piano Bar
      Brasil's Nightclub
      South Beach
      The Olde Bar
      Victoria Freehouse
      Olde Creamery Cafe
      The Marketplace
      Shane Confectionery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverfront? Of all people who commute, 11.8% take public transportation in Riverfront.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverfront? The cost of living in Riverfront is 135/100 - which is 37% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Riverfront
      135

      35% 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 Riverfront? Riverfront crime rates are 12,728, which are 590% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      12,728 per 100k people

      458% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      458% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Riverfront? The median income in Riverfront is $116,172 which is 112% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $116,172110% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $68,499130% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riverfront 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 Riverfront home prices? Riverfront home prices are $382,120 - which is 128% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $382,120107% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,956106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Riverfront have good schools? The Riverfront graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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