State Senate District 4, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
276,215 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,401 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$293,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$712 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,107 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 31
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 2%

Schools

Wyncote El Sch
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Cheltenham HS
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Bishop McDevitt High School
<1 miles, N 5 star

Colleges

Arcadia University
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star
PITC Institute
<1 miles, NE

Hospitals

Abington Memorial Hospital
3 miles, NE 3.2 star
Chestnut Hill Hospital
3 miles, W 3.2 star
Albert Einstein Medical Center
4 miles, S 1.4 star
Jeanes Hospital
4 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Philadelphia International Airport
16 miles, SW 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
22 miles, E 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
42 miles, N 1.4 star
Atlantic City International Airport
53 miles, S 1.4 star