Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Roxborough Area Facts

  • Roxborough has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Roxborough crime rates are 51% higher 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

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Roxborough? The cost of living in Roxborough is 114/100 - which is 17% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Roxborough
      114

      14% 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 Roxborough? Roxborough crime rates are 9,135, which are 395% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      9,135 per 100k people

      301% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      301% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Roxborough? The median income in Roxborough is $89,950 which is 64% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $89,95063% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,43552% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Roxborough home prices? Roxborough home prices are $249,267 - which is 49% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $249,26735% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41849% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Roxborough have good schools? The Roxborough graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Roxborough a good place to live? Roxborough has an overall rating of 86% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      4 total surveys

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