West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Living in West Kensington
Bikeability94
Walkability92
Commute26
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety12
Airports67
Hospitals24
Colleges92
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Schools1
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Residents
24kPopulation+769 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
53%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black18%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van47%
Public transportation32%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$658Median Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached66%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Kensington
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in West 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 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Kensington
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Bethel Baptist Academy
1 miles, SE
Timothy Academy
1 miles, N
Lasalle Academy
1 miles, S
Hope Partnership for Education
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Temple University
1 miles, W
Hussian College-Philadelphia
2 miles, SW
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
2 miles, SW
Rutgers University-Camden
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington Hospital
0 miles, SE
Temple University Hospital
2 miles, NW
St Christopher's Hospital for Children
2 miles, N
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia
2 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
9 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
47 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
49 miles, N