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Washington Square West
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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Neighborhood
Philadelphia

Washington Square West

#12 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Philadelphia
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A minus
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Washington Square West is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 11,278. Washington Square West is in Philadelphia County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Washington Square West offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Washington Square West there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Washington Square West and residents tend to be liberal.
About Washington Square West...
Population
11,278
Neighborhood in
Philadelphia
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$584,379
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,357
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    79%
  • Own
    21%
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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
    196.4
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    266.6
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    238.5
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,374.3
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    35.1
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$73,750
National
$69,021
Families with Children
7%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    39%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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