Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA
Living in Wissahickon Park
Bikeability83
Walkability77
Commute25
Public Transit85
Affordability70
Public Safety34
Airports67
Hospitals29
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
47%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black17%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector60%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation18%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$350kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wissahickon Park
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Philadelphia County85
Property Crime in Wissahickon Park
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Philadelphia County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wissahickon Park
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding78
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA
Roxborough Christian School
1 miles, SW
Jewish Children's Folkshul
1 miles, N
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
1 miles, N
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA
Chestnut Hill College
3 miles, N
La Salle University
3 miles, E
Saint Joseph's University
4 miles, S
Arcadia University
4 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
1 miles, SW
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S
Chestnut Hill Hospital
2 miles, N
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
12 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
44 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
53 miles, SE