Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Living in Wissahickon
Bikeability80
Walkability74
Commute25
Public Transit81
Affordability74
Public Safety16
Airports67
Hospitals24
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black11%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation15%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$272kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$441 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached48%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wissahickon
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in Wissahickon
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wissahickon
Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding84
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Cb Community Schools
1 miles, N
YALE School Philadelphia
1 miles, NW
Roxborough Christian School
1 miles, NW
The Bala House Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Saint Joseph's University
2 miles, SW
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
3 miles, SW
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook
3 miles, SW
La Salle University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
1 miles, N
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia
1 miles, SE
Belmont Behavioral Hospital
1 miles, S
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
2 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
10 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
45 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
51 miles, SE