Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Living in Upper Roxborough
Bikeability73
Walkability57
Commute29
Public Transit77
Affordability46
Public Safety23
Airports67
Hospitals33
Colleges94
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+4k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
-College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black14%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$97kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$339kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Upper Roxborough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in Upper Roxborough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upper Roxborough
Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding84
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
1 miles, NE
Aim Academy
1 miles, W
Jewish Children's Folkshul
2 miles, E
The Miquon School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
1 miles, SE
Chestnut Hill Hospital
2 miles, NE
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SE
Belmont Behavioral Hospital
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
13 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
27 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
54 miles, SE