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Northwood
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Report Card

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

Northwood is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 9,578. Northwood is in Philadelphia County. Living in Northwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northwood there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Northwood and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Northwood...
Population
9,578

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$150,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$990
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    17%
  • Own
    83%
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Northwood 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
    159.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    159.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    319.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    555
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    84.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$68,650
National
$69,021
Families with Children
30%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

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