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West Powelton
  • 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 D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

West Powelton is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 4,504. West Powelton is in Philadelphia County. Living in West Powelton offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Powelton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in West Powelton and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About West Powelton...
Population
4,504

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$243,507
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$813
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    70%
  • Own
    30%
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West Powelton 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
    196.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    14
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    154.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    294.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    631.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    42.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$36,692
National
$69,021
Families with Children
18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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