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West Kensington
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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Neighborhood
Philadelphia

West Kensington

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade C+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C 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

West Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 10,929. West Kensington is in Philadelphia County. Living in West Kensington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Kensington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in West Kensington and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About West Kensington...
Population
10,929

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$208,713
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$903
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    59%
  • Own
    41%
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West 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
    293
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    15
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    172.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    263
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    811.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    105.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$37,913
National
$69,021
Families with Children
21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    31%
    national  11%

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