East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Living in East Kensington
Bikeability94
Walkability91
Commute33
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety14
Airports67
Hospitals25
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+2.7k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+20% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black10%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van52%
Public transportation31%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$840Median Monthly Rent+$263 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached77%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier62%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in East Kensington
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in East Kensington
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%
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 East Kensington
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Bethel Baptist Academy
0 miles, S
Nhs School St Annes
0 miles, E
Timothy Academy
1 miles, NW
Mother of Divine Grace
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Temple University
2 miles, W
Hussian College-Philadelphia
2 miles, SW
Rutgers University-Camden
3 miles, S
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
3 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington Hospital
0 miles, SW
St Christopher's Hospital for Children
2 miles, N
Temple University Hospital
2 miles, NW
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia
2 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
10 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
47 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
49 miles, N