Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Living in Upper Kensington

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 90
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 90
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 92
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Schools 1
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Residents

30k Population -832 (2010–19)
29  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$20k Median Household Income +$3.2k (2010–19)
49% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector87%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation27%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$46k Median Home Value -$1.8k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$606 Median Monthly Rent +$67 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached84%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier59%

Home Value

Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Upper Kensington

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85

Property Crime in Upper Kensington

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%

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 Upper Kensington

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Liguori Academy
1 miles, E
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Timothy Academy
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University
2 miles, SW
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La Salle University
3 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Kensington Hospital
1 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
25 miles, NE
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