West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA
Living in West Poplar
Bikeability97
Walkability99
Commute36
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety14
Airports68
Hospitals22
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+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
$46kMedian 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
$165kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$987Median 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
United States45
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
St Malachy
0 miles, NE
Roman Catholic High School
1 miles, SW
St Joseph's Preparatory School
1 miles, NW
Gesu School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA
Hussian College-Philadelphia
0 miles, SW
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
1 miles, SW
Temple University
1 miles, N
Moore College of Art and Design
1 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA
Hahnemann University Hospital
1 miles, SW
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
1 miles, S
Wills Eye Hospital
1 miles, S
Pennsylvania Hospital
1 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
8 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
28 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
47 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, N