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West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Area Highlights

West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA residents have a median age of 34.3 years old, with employment highest in the food and personal care industries.

5,080 Population

1,712 Households

$24,782 /yr
Median Household Income

34m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

34.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.9
persons per
household

18.9%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 42%
Some High School 35%
Some College 9%
Associates Degree 8%
Bachelors Degree 4%
Graduate Degree 2%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 42.42% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
42.2% of households have children

Economics

$24,782 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
34 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 41.7% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 57%
  • Public Transit 24%
  • Walk or Bike 12%
  • Work from Home 8%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 974 48%
Owned 738 36%
Vacant 312 15%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 52%
Blue Collar 48%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 34.3 years old. The smallest percentage group is 35-44 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Hispanic 70%
Other 48%
Black 21%
White 14%
Asian 2%
Native American 2%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic at 70%, followed by Other at 48%, Black at 21%, and White at 14%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

87° July
Hottest Average Month
25° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
25°
40°
Feb
27°
43°
Mar
34°
52°
Apr
43°
64°
May
53°
74°
Jun
62°
82°
Jul
68°
87°
Aug
66°
85°
Sep
59°
78°
Oct
48°
68°
Nov
39°
56°
Dec
29°
44°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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* Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.