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North Central
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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Neighborhood
Philadelphia

North Central

Report Card

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

North Central is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 12,136. North Central is in Philadelphia County. Living in North Central offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In North Central there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of North Central tend to be liberal.

About

About North Central...
Population
12,136

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$186,832
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,076
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    76%
  • Own
    24%
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North Central 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
    443.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    11.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    460
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    460
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,226.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    56.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$35,825
National
$69,021
Families with Children
21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

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