Somerton, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Somerton Area Facts

  • Somerton has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Somerton crime rates are 40% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Somerton is 6% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gifford Playground
      Somerton Woods
      Daniel Boyle Recreational Center
      Ridgway Park
      Lackman Playground
      Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground Woods
      Valley Center Park
      Linconia Park

      Entertainment

      United Artists
      Mitchell Performing Arts Center
      Bowlero
      Glencairn Museum
      Council Rock
      Pike Lanes Bowling
      AMC Philadelphia Mills 14
      AMC Neshaminy 24

      Food & Drink

      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Nuts to You
      O'Mare's
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Chick-fil-A
      Oh Bryon's Saloonery

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerton? Of all people who commute, 8.5% take public transportation in Somerton.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Somerton? The cost of living in Somerton is 109/100 - which is 11% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Somerton
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Philadelphia
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Somerton? Somerton crime rates are 3,623, which are 96% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,623 per 100k people

      59% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      59% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Somerton? The median income in Somerton is $67,342 which is 23% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $67,34222% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4081% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Somerton 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 Somerton home prices? Somerton home prices are $235,033 - which is 40% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $235,03327% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0086% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Somerton have good schools? The Somerton graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      25% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Somerton a good place to live? Somerton has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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