West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA
Living in West Powelton
Bikeability97
Walkability99
Commute35
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety15
Airports68
Hospitals23
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
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Residents
16kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
36%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black56%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household36%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van27%
Public transportation37%
Taxicab1%
Walked25%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value-$50k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$770Median Monthly Rent+$246 (2010–19)
16%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Powelton
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in West Powelton
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (93%)(5%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton93%
Donald Trump5%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Powelton
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA
West Catholic Preparatory HS
0 miles, SW
The Islamic Education School -Ties
0 miles, SW
The Mill Creek School
1 miles, W
The City School- Spruce Hill
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania
1 miles, SE
Drexel University
1 miles, E
University of the Sciences
1 miles, S
Moore College of Art and Design
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
0 miles, SE
Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania
1 miles, SE
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
1 miles, SE
Hahnemann University Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
6 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
48 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
49 miles, N