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Fishtown - Lower Kensington
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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Neighborhood
Philadelphia

Fishtown - Lower Kensington

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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
  1. Public Schools
    C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    B minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A minus
  12. Commute
    A
Fishtown - Lower Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 10,772. Fishtown - Lower Kensington is in Philadelphia County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Fishtown - Lower Kensington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Fishtown - Lower Kensington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Fishtown - Lower Kensington and residents tend to be liberal.
About Fishtown - Lower Kensington...
Population
10,772
Neighborhood in
Philadelphia
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$353,165
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,913
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    140.6
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    140.6
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    215.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,757.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    79.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$98,496
National
$69,021
Families with Children
15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    28%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    11%
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