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Parkside
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Parkside

#21 in Best Places to Live in Delaware County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Parkside is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 2,130. Parkside is in Delaware County. Living in Parkside offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Parkside there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Parkside and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Parkside are above average.
    About Parkside...
    Population
    2,130
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $147,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $958
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      643.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      85.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      42.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      429
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,973.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      128.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Parkside

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,625
    National
    $69,021
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