Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Living in Old Kensington
Bikeability94
Walkability90
Commute31
Public Transit91
Affordability100
Public Safety13
Airports67
Hospitals23
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+4.4k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
39%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black24%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone22%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van52%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$270kMedian Home Value+$106k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$514 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached47%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Old Kensington
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in Old Kensington
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (86%)(12%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump11%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| 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 Old Kensington
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding71
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Lasalle Academy
0 miles, NE
St Peter the Apostle School
0 miles, SW
St Malachy
1 miles, W
Bethel Baptist Academy
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Temple University
1 miles, NW
Hussian College-Philadelphia
1 miles, SW
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
2 miles, SW
Thomas Jefferson University
2 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington Hospital
1 miles, NE
Hahnemann University Hospital
2 miles, SW
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2 miles, SW
Wills Eye Hospital
2 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Old Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
9 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
46 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, N