Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
High Point
Coffee Shop
High Point Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chestnut Hill Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
InFusion Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Cedars House
Coffee Shop
Compton Cafe
Coffee Shop
All The Way Live
Coffee Shop
Ultimo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tuttleman Café
Coffee Shop
Locals Coffee & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Germantown Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Spring Mill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
Coffee Shop
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Epicure Cafe at East Falls
Coffee Shop
Coco
Coffee Shop
Gatehouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Trolley Car Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Chestnut Hill Academy Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Visitor Center
Museum
Allens Lane Art Center
Theatre Arts
Weavers Way Mercantile Shop
Theatre Arts
Soft Illusions Art Gallery
Art Gallery
The Great Beech
Attraction
Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreational Facility
Theatre Arts
Sedgewick Theatre
Theatre Arts
Woodmere Art Museum
Museum
Woodmere Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
English Park
Attraction
Springhouse
Attraction
Holiday Garden Railway
Attraction
Azalea Meadow
Attraction
Out on a Limb Tree canopy walk
Attraction
Orange Balustrade
Attraction
Benjamin Chew House
Museum
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Attraction
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
Museum
Rittenhouse Homestead
Museum
Johnson House Historic Site
Museum
The Concord School House
Museum
Magnolia Slope
Attraction
Regal UA Main Street Theatre
Cinema
Wyck Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (19) D-
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
pop pops 2
Bar
Bottles, Packs & Growlers
Beverages
Doc's World of Beer
Beverages
Chipotle
Fast Food
Saladworks
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Javies Beverage
Beverages
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Graham's Pub
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hilltown Tavern
Bar
Bald Birds Brewing Company
Bar
Flat Rock Saloon
Bar
Manyunk Tavern
Bar
Bayou Bar and Grill
Bar
Angelo and Josephine's Gourmet Food Market
Deli
Henry James Saloon
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mermaid Inn
Bar
Fitness (4) C-
The Scout House
Community Centre
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Seroonian Armenian Community Center
Community Centre
North Light Community Center
Community Centre
Sage Integrative Health Center;Craft Tea
Gym
Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center
Community Centre
Wissahickon Environmental Center
Community Centre
FitLife
Gym
Water Tower Community Center
Community Centre
AFC Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Center in the Park
Community Centre
Germantown Life Enrichment Center
Gym
Whitemarsh Parks and Recreation Building
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
KiloDelphia
Gym
Abbottsford Homes Community Center
Community Centre
Whitemarsh Art Center
Community Centre
Cedar Grove Barn
Community Centre
Simons Youth Center & Teen Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Marchiano's Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Weavers Way Co-op
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Save A Lot
Grocery Store
Chelten Market IGA
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Major's Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer of Monument Ave
Grocery Store
The American Family Market
Grocery Store
Le Petit Mitron
Bakery
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Conshohocken Italian Bakery
Bakery
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Acme Markets
Grocery Store
Parks (32) A+
Upper Roxborough Reservoir Park
Park
Kelly Park
Park
Al Pearlman Sports Center
Park
Wissahickon Valley Park
Park
Al Pearlman Sports Center
Park
Dodge Tract
Park
Gorgas Park
Park
Germany Hill
Park
Gorgas Park
Park
Old Line Park
Park
Houston Playground
Park
Manayunk Canal
Park
Hillside Recreation Center
Park
Roxborough Pocket Park
Park
Ottinger Tract
Park
Allen's Lane Park
Park
Flat Rock Park
Park
Carpenter's Woods
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Carpenter's Woods
Park
Manatawna Farm
Park
Ned Wolf Park
Park
Woodward Pines
Park
Germantown Jewish Center Playground
Playground
Mill Creek Valley Park
Park
Shops (20) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
McGill's Furniture & Interiors
Furniture
Salon Envy
Beauty
Modish Nail Spa
Beauty
Rally House
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ac'cent on Animals
Pets
Target
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Petco
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ocean Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
Books
Weavers Way Across the Way
Pets
Wild Hand
Fabric
Words Per Minute
Books
5th Ave Hair Studio
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in Roxborough.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Ivy Ridge
Transit Station
Saint Martins
Transit Station
Manayunk
Transit Station
Allen Lane
Transit Station
Carpenter
Transit Station
Chestnut Hill West
Transit Station
Miquon
Transit Station
Germantown Av & Chestnut Hill Av
Bus Stop
Germantown Av & Laughlin Ln
Bus Stop
Germantown Av & Norman Ln
Bus Stop
Germantown Av & Waterman Av
Bus Stop
Germantown Av & Sunset Av
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Loop
Bus Stop
Germantown Av & Bells Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Upsal
Transit Station
Mount Airy
Transit Station
Germantown Av & Hillcrest Av
Bus Stop
Wyndmoor
Transit Station
Gravers
Transit Station
Germantown Pk & Rodgers Dr
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill East
Transit Station
Sedgwick
Transit Station
Tulpehocken
Transit Station
Wissahickon
Transit Station
Stenton
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.2%
B+
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Roxborough is 114/100 - which is 17% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Roxborough crime rates are 3,292 per 100k, which is 87% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,724 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
568 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in Roxborough is $89,950 - which is 64% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$89,950
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Philadelphia Fire Department Engine Co. 66
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Insight Dental Care
Dentist
Main Line Health
Clinic
Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters
Dentist
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Philadelphia Police Department District 5
Police
Philadelphia Fire Department Ladder Co 30 & Engine 39
Fire Station
Roxborough Express Care
Clinic
The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders
Clinic
Philadelphia Fire Engine Co 12
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Philadelphia Fire Department - Engine 37
Fire Station
Belmont Hills Station 22 Fire Station
Fire Station
Roxborough Healthcare Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Hospital
Eye Institute of Pennsylvania
Doctor
Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill
Nursing Home
Philadelphia Company 9 & Ladder 21 Fire Station
Fire Station
Rhino Chiropractic
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Roxborough home prices are $249,267 - which is 49% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$249,267
A
Home Appreciation Rate
8%
B+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools C

The Roxborough graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Shawmont Sch
Green Woods Cs
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Jewish Children'S Folkshul
Roxborough Christian School
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Dobson James Sch
Aim Academy
Henry Charles W Sch
Houston Henry E Sch
Y.A.L.E. School Philadelphia
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple
Belmont Hills El Sch
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Welsh Valley Ms
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School
The Miquon School
Wetherill School
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy
Lingelbach Anna L Sch
Blair Christian Academy
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
Project Learn School
Evan Thomas Institute
High Schools (3) D-
Saul W B Agricultural School
Roxborough Hs
Jewish Children'S Folkshul
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Lankenau Hs
Aim Academy
The Crefeld School
Bridge Way School
Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus
Greene Street Friends School
Merion Mercy Academy
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Mount St Joseph Academy
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls
Gfs
Hill Freedman World Academy
Parkway Northwest
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
King Martin Luther Hs
La Salle College High School
Eastern University Academy Charter Schoo
New Hope Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Roxborough has an overall rating of 86% from 4 reviews.
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Roxborough Area Facts

  • Roxborough has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Roxborough crime rates are 39% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Roxborough is 12% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Roxborough? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Upper Roxborough Reservoir Park
      Kelly Park
      Al Pearlman Sports Center
      Wissahickon Valley Park
      Al Pearlman Sports Center
      Dodge Tract
      Gorgas Park
      Germany Hill

      Entertainment

      Chestnut Hill Academy Performing Arts Center
      Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Visitor Center
      Allens Lane Art Center
      Weavers Way Mercantile Shop
      Soft Illusions Art Gallery
      The Great Beech
      Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreational Facility
      Sedgewick Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Wingstop
      Wine and Spirits
      pop pops 2
      Bottles, Packs & Growlers
      Doc's World of Beer
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Roxborough? Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in Roxborough.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Roxborough 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