West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

Living in West Poplar

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 99
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 92
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Schools 15
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Residents

12k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +18% (2010–19)
32% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black42%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household32%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van35%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab2%
Walked22%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$987 Median Monthly Rent +$307 (2010–19)
19% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached24%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Poplar

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Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in West Poplar

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (87%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump8%

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 Poplar

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

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St Malachy
0 miles, NE
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Gesu School
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University
1 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

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Wills Eye Hospital
1 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
28 miles, NE
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