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East Kensington
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

East Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 5,924. East Kensington is in Philadelphia County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in East Kensington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In East Kensington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in East Kensington and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About East Kensington...
Population
5,924

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$308,442
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,164
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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East Kensington Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    349.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    19.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    252.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    427
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,406.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    155.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$101,498
National
$69,021
Families with Children
22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

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