Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Living in Upper Kensington
Bikeability89
Walkability90
Commute15
Public Transit90
Affordability100
Public Safety14
Airports67
Hospitals26
Colleges92
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation-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
$20kMedian 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
$46kMedian Home Value-$1.8k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median 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
Liguori Academy
1 miles, E
Timothy Academy
1 miles, SW
St Veronica/Independence Mission School
1 miles, NW
Faith Tabernacle School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Temple University
2 miles, SW
La Salle University
3 miles, NW
Hussian College-Philadelphia
3 miles, SW
Rutgers University-Camden
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
St Christopher's Hospital for Children
1 miles, N
Kensington Hospital
1 miles, S
Temple University Hospital
1 miles, W
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia
1 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
11 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
25 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
47 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
48 miles, N