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Wissahickon
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Report Card

grade A
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 B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

Wissahickon is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 4,615. Wissahickon is in Philadelphia County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Wissahickon offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Wissahickon there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wissahickon and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Wissahickon...
Population
4,615

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$289,847
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,544
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    50%
  • Own
    50%
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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
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    36.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    288.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    397
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    90.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$84,884
National
$69,021
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    24%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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