South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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South Philadelphia Area Facts

  • South Philadelphia has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Philadelphia crime rates are 39% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in South Philadelphia is 1% lower than the Philadelphia average
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South Philly - Girard Estates Area / Newbold / West Passyunk User Rating 4 rating By audiemurphy58 ( Oct 08, 2014) I just moved here from Delaware County and my neighborhood is amazing. Parking is great in my neighborhood (18th and Wolf Streets), there is Zero crime, a few great bars and restaurants and the subway is only 3 blocks away. I love being about to walk around Girard park and the ...Read More neighborhood associations are friendly.

Philadelphia is improving as a whole and its nice to already be in a nice and stable neighborhood to start. I am excited to see the less developed neighborhood continue to change and watch property value increase. I do not have kids yet but my wife and I are eager to start a family in this amazing neighborhood! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mollbore Terrace Park (11th St)
      Mollbore Terrace and 8th St
      Mollbore Terrace Park
      Mifflin Square
      Marconi Plaza
      Weinberg Park
      Ford Recreation Center
      East Passyunk Community Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Past Present Projects
      St Monica Lanes
      Citizens Bank Park
      South Bowl
      The Mario Lanza Institute and Museum
      Pep Bowl
      American Swedish Historical Museum
      Red Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Avarrano's
      Pop's Homemade Water Ice
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Bok Bar
      Vikings High School Club

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Philadelphia? Of all people who commute, 35.2% take public transportation in South Philadelphia.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      39% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      35%

      30% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Philadelphia? The cost of living in South Philadelphia is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
      South Philadelphia
      101

      1% 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 South Philadelphia? South Philadelphia crime rates are 3,697, which are 100% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,697 per 100k people

      62% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      62% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Philadelphia? The median income in South Philadelphia is $45,300 which is 17% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $45,30018% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,94216% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      54% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Philadelphia 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

      B+ Housing

      What are South Philadelphia home prices? South Philadelphia home prices are $171,795 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $171,7957% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9272% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      8% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does South Philadelphia have good schools? The South Philadelphia graduation rate is 68% - which is 20% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      21% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Philadelphia a good place to live? South Philadelphia has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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