Each entry below is one question turned into a map query. It names the fields it weighs and why, shows the areas that come out on top with their real measured values, and states what the data cannot tell you. The link at the end opens that exact query on the Philadelphia map with the weights already set, so you can change a weight, swap a field, or draw your own area and get a different answer.
None of these are the “right” query. They are starting points chosen to show which fields exist for Philadelphia and how combining them changes what you can honestly say.
Which Philadelphia areas have many residents but few bank branches?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against mapped bank branches
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia (south-west) (Cobbs Creek) and West Philadelphia (west). South Philadelphia leads with a score of 90.4/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈9 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈52,390 residents (total). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Philadelphia (south-west)in the Cobbs Creek districtalso spans West Philadelphia, Southwest PhiladelphiaScore 90
≈4 bank or credit unions nearby
≈44,287 residents (total)
West Philadelphia (west)also spans West PhiladelphiaScore 89
≈3 bank or credit unions nearby
≈39,390 residents (total)
North Philadelphia (south)also spans North Philadelphia, River WardsScore 88
≈6 bank or credit unions nearby
≈39,641 residents (total)
North Philadelphia (west)in the North Central districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 87
≈1 bank or credit union nearby
≈35,494 residents (total)
How this query was built
Residents ranked high against mapped bank and credit-union branches ranked low. It is called a coverage gap rather than an absence because the scorer blends percentile ranks: an area can top this index while still having several branches in it.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bank or credit union competition
lower
50%
Count of mapped bank and credit-union branches, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
It is not residents per branch. Two areas with very different true ratios can rank identically, and a high rank never means there is no branch nearby — only that mapped branch presence is thin relative to population.
Try changing it
· Raise the branch weight to lean the index toward supply rather than demand.
· Swap residents for the 65-and-over count to target a specific customer profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on bank or credit union competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 90.4/100 across 39 blocks: ≈9 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈52,390 residents (total). It spans Rittenhouse. West Philadelphia (south-west) (Cobbs Creek) ranks #2 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks: ≈4 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈44,287 residents (total). It spans West Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia. West Philadelphia (west) ranks #3 with a score of 89.3/100 across 39 blocks: ≈3 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈39,390 residents (total). It spans West Philadelphia. North Philadelphia (south) ranks #4 with a score of 87.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈6 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈39,641 residents (total). It spans North Philadelphia and River Wards. North Philadelphia (west) (North Central) ranks #5 with a score of 87.1/100 across 39 blocks: ≈1 bank or credit union nearby and ≈35,494 residents (total). It spans North Philadelphia.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bank or credit union competition and Total (2020). 3,258 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Philadelphia areas have strong attractions but limited hotel supply?
Gap index — mapped attractions and transit ranked against existing hotel presence
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, and Center City. South Philadelphia leads with a score of 54.6/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈2 hotels nearby, ≈37 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈6 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Northwest Philadelphiain the West Mount Airy districtScore 52
≈0 hotels nearby
≈20 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈6 transit stops
How this query was built
Arts and entertainment venue density and transit access ranked high against existing hotel presence ranked low — the three things that decide whether a location can draw and hold overnight visitors.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
hotel competition
lower
40%
Count of mapped hotels, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
arts and entertainment
higher
35%
Count of all mapped arts, entertainment and attraction venues — the visitor draw.
transit stop count
higher
25%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It has no room counts, no occupancy, no rates, no planning constraints and no site availability. Thin mapped hotel presence is not proof there is room in the market.
Try changing it
· Raise the hotel weight to prioritise areas with the least existing supply.
· Swap attractions for eat-and-drink venues to test a dining-led location instead.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on hotel competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.4), arts and entertainment (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35), and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 54.6/100 across 44 blocks, featuring ≈2 hotels nearby, ≈37 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈6 transit stops. West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 55.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈5 hotels nearby, ≈27 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈28 transit stops. Center City ranks #3 with a score of 59.7/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈72 hotels nearby, ≈146 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈34 transit stops. North Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 52.9/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈17 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈7 transit stops. Northwest Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 51.5/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈20 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈6 transit stops.
Fields scored: hotel competition, arts and entertainment and transit stop count. 3,248 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which lower-income parts of Philadelphia have the fewest grocery stores?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 residents below the poverty level ranked against mapped grocery stores
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are North Philadelphia (south-west), Logan, and Northeast Philadelphia. North Philadelphia (south-west) leads with a score of 77.2/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈17 grocery stores nearby and ≈11,544 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphia (south-west)also spans North Philadelphia, West PoplarScore 77
≈17 grocery stores nearby
≈11,544 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Loganin the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 78
≈11 grocery stores nearby
≈6,845 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
≈11,385 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
North Philadelphia (north-west)in the Somerville districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 79
≈13 grocery stores nearby
≈7,728 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
West Philadelphiain the Garden Court districtalso spans Cobbs CreekScore 74
≈31 grocery stores nearby
≈12,230 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
Residents below the poverty level ranked high against mapped grocery stores ranked low. It is the food-access question posed as a relative ranking rather than a claim that any area has no food retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
grocery store competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped grocery stores, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
55%
The "income below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped grocery presence is not food access: it carries no store size, no price level, no fresh-produce range and no opening hours, and a large supermarket just outside a hex serves it perfectly well. This ranks places; it does not identify anywhere as being without food.
Try changing it
· Add transit stops to weigh how easily residents can reach stores further out.
· Swap the poverty count for household income brackets to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on grocery store competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 77.2/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈17 grocery stores nearby and ≈11,544 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Logan ranks #2 with a score of 77.5/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈11 grocery stores nearby and ≈6,845 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Northeast Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 80.1/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈15 grocery stores nearby and ≈11,385 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). North Philadelphia (north-west) ranks #4 with a score of 79.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈13 grocery stores nearby and ≈7,728 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). West Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 73.5/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈31 grocery stores nearby and ≈12,230 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level).
Fields scored: grocery store competition and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Philadelphia have the fewest Vietnamese restaurants for their population?
Vietnamese restaurant demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing Vietnamese presence
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Powelton Village, North Philadelphia (Fairmount) and Center City (Washington Square West). Powelton Village leads with a score of 90.1/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈0 Vietnamese restaurants nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈38,800 residents (total). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Resident counts and walkable street length ranked against the number of restaurants of this type already mapped in the area, the last inverted so thin presence ranks high.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
vietnamese restaurant competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped Vietnamese restaurants already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
Cuisine labels come from how a venue describes itself in the map data, so coverage is uneven and a restaurant serving this food may be recorded under a different label. Thin mapped presence is not proof of demand, and this is not a claim about what residents want to eat.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the fewest existing restaurants.
· Swap the demand pillar for a specific age band or household type.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Which parts of Philadelphia have the fewest Italian restaurants for their population?
Top areas: North Philadelphia (west), Northeast Philadelphia and East Mount Airy — ≈11 Italian restaurants nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on vietnamese restaurant competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Powelton Village ranks #1 with a score of 90.1/100 across 39 blocks: ≈0 Vietnamese restaurants nearby, ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈38,800 residents (total). It spans Spruce Hill. North Philadelphia (Fairmount) ranks #2 with a score of 87.8/100 across 39 blocks: ≈1 Vietnamese restaurant nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets and ≈38,836 residents (total). It spans Center City East. Center City (Washington Square West) ranks #3 with a score of 84.6/100 across 40 blocks: ≈11 Vietnamese restaurants nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets and ≈69,088 residents (total). It spans South Philadelphia. Northwest Philadelphia (East Mount Airy) ranks #4 with a score of 86.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈0 Vietnamese restaurants nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets and ≈23,209 residents (total). Southwest Schuylkill ranks #5 with a score of 86.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈3 Vietnamese restaurants nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets and ≈38,682 residents (total). It spans Southwest Philadelphia.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: vietnamese restaurant competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 3,255 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
bar demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing bar presence
In Philadelphia, Morton, Northeast Philadelphia (north-east), and West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill) are among the highest-ranking areas. Morton leads with a score of 80.5/100 across 44 blocks, featuring ≈6 bars nearby, ≈0.11 km of walkable streets, and ≈5,682 young adults. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Mortonin the Philadelphia districtalso spans West Mount AiryScore 81
≈6 bars nearby
≈0.11 km of walkable streets
≈5,682 young adults
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 81
≈4 bars nearby
≈0.06 km of walkable streets
≈8,481 young adults
West Philadelphiain the Spruce Hill districtalso spans Southwest PhiladelphiaScore 81
≈15 bars nearby
≈0.1 km of walkable streets
≈15,266 young adults
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2)also spans Northeast Philadelphia, SummerdaleScore 75
≈7 bars nearby
≈0.04 km of walkable streets
≈8,395 young adults
Northwest Philadelphiain the West Central Germantown districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 79
≈4 bars nearby
≈0.08 km of walkable streets
≈4,747 young adults
How this query was built
Three signals: how many people are around, how walkable the streets are, and how many of this business type are already mapped there. The last is scored inverted, so an area ranks high when demand signals are strong and existing presence is thin.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped bars already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
young adults
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
This is a shortlist, not a site recommendation. It has no rent, no footfall, no unit availability, no licensing and no catchment modelling, and thin mapped presence is not proof that an area lacks provision.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the least existing presence.
· Swap the demand pillar for the age band or household type your customers actually fall into.
· Draw your own catchment on the map to score just that area.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where should you open a new gym in Philadelphia?
Top areas: Southwest Schuylkill, Morton and Belmont — ≈4 gyms nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Philadelphia based on bar competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and young adults (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Morton ranks #1 with a score of 80.5/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈6 bars nearby, ≈0.11 km of walkable streets, and ≈5,682 young adults. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 81/100 across 40 blocks, featuring ≈4 bars nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets, and ≈8,481 young adults. West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill) ranks #3 with a score of 81.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈15 bars nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈15,266 young adults. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 74.6/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈7 bars nearby, ≈0.04 km of walkable streets, and ≈8,395 young adults. Northwest Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 78.7/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈4 bars nearby, ≈0.08 km of walkable streets, and ≈4,747 young adults.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar competition, pedestrian length m and young adults. 3,254 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Philadelphia areas have high household incomes but little retail?
Index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked against mapped retail density
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Chestnut Hill, West Mount Airy and Northeast Philadelphia (north-east). Chestnut Hill leads with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈12 retail & shopping venues nearby and median income: 145,770. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Mount Airyalso spans Northwest PhiladelphiaScore 87
≈10 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 109,362
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 93
≈1 retail & shopping venue nearby
median income: 118,083
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2)also spans Northeast Philadelphia, Parkwood ManorScore 80
≈19 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 95,408
East Fallsalso spans Northwest PhiladelphiaScore 78
≈9 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 93,533
How this query was built
Household income ranked high against mapped retail presence ranked low. It points at spending power that currently has little to spend it on locally, which is the classic catchment argument for a new store.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
retail competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped retail venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
55%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
Thin mapped retail is not proof an area lacks shops, and high income does not mean residents shop locally — they may simply shop elsewhere. It has no rent, no footfall and no catchment modelling.
Try changing it
· Switch to the $1M-plus home value count for a countable affluence signal.
· Swap total retail for a specific category to test one vertical.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on retail competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Chestnut Hill ranks #1 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈12 retail & shopping venues nearby and median income: 145,770. West Mount Airy ranks #2 with a score of 86.7/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈10 retail & shopping venues nearby and median income: 109,362. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #3 with a score of 93.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 retail & shopping venue nearby and median income: 118,083. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 79.5/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈19 retail & shopping venues nearby and median income: 95,408. East Falls ranks #5 with a score of 77.5/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈9 retail & shopping venues nearby and median income: 93,533.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: retail competition and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 2,789 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Philadelphia areas combine high household incomes with residents aged 25 to 39?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked with 2020 Census age counts
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Rittenhouse, Olde Kensington, and Francisville. Rittenhouse leads with a score of 89.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 105,203 and approximately 29,536 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 89
Northwest Philadelphiain the Manayunk districtalso spans Wissahickon HillsScore 79
median income: 107,262
≈8,742 residents aged 25-39
South Philadelphiain the Pennsport districtScore 82
median income: 88,376
≈20,173 residents aged 25-39
How this query was built
Household income and the 25-39 age band are ranked together, high on both. They come from different censuses — income is an ACS 2018-2022 block-group estimate, the age count a 2020 Census 100% enumeration — and from different universes, households and people.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
50%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
residents aged 25-39
higher
50%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the residents aged 25-39 are the ones with the high incomes. No table crosses age with income, so this is two separate distributions ranking high in the same place: an overlap of areas, not a description of anybody.
Try changing it
· Switch to household income brackets for a countable income figure instead of a level.
· Swap the age band for 18-24 or 65-and-over to move the profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) and residents aged 25-39. Both factors are weighted at 0.5, with higher values ranking higher. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Rittenhouse ranks #1 with a score of 89.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 105,203 and approximately 29,536 residents aged 25-39. Olde Kensington ranks #2 with a score of 80.3/100 across 43 blocks, with a median income of 108,250 and approximately 15,012 residents aged 25-39. Francisville ranks #3 with a score of 83.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 104,196 and approximately 17,473 residents aged 25-39. Northwest Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 78.5/100 across 40 blocks, with a median income of 107,262 and approximately 8,742 residents aged 25-39. South Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 81.6/100 across 38 blocks, showing a median income of 88,376 and approximately 20,173 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022) and residents aged 25-39. 3,256 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where does high rent burden meet strong transit access in Philadelphia?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 rent-burdened households ranked with transit stop density
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Washington Square West, Hartranft, and South Philadelphia. Washington Square West leads with a score of 68.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,508 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈31 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Washington Square Westin the Philadelphia districtScore 68
≈9,508 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈4,004 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈8 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter households paying 30% or more of income in rent, ranked alongside transit stop density. Housing and transport costs trade off against each other, so where both cost pressure and transit access are high is a distinct policy picture from cost pressure in car-dependent areas.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
60%
The 30%-and-over bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the rent-burdened households are the ones using the transit — no table crosses the two. Stop count is not service quality.
Try changing it
· Invert the transit weight to find cost pressure in poorly connected areas instead.
· Swap rent burden for residents below the poverty level to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Washington Square West ranks #1 with a score of 68.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈9,508 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈31 transit stops. Hartranft ranks #2 with a score of 57/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈5,185 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈13 transit stops. South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 54.4/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈4,854 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈6 transit stops. West Philadelphia (Garden Court) ranks #4 with a score of 57.8/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈5,919 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈6 transit stops. Logan ranks #5 with a score of 48.1/100 across 46 blocks, with ≈4,004 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈8 transit stops.
Fields scored: transit stop count and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are homes valued over $1 million in Philadelphia?
Owner-occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 or more — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, Fitler Square, Chestnut Hill, and Northwest Philadelphia (West Mount Airy) are the highest-ranking areas. Fitler Square leads with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,853 homes valued $1M or more. Each area consists of high-scoring blocks clustered within a 1,200 m radius.
South Philadelphiaalso spans Stadium DistrictScore 57
≈158 homes valued $1M or more
How this query was built
The ACS publishes home value in 28 brackets, so the three top brackets sum to a countable "over $1 million" figure. Brackets are counts and sum correctly, which the published value figure does not.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes valued $1M or more
higher
100%
The $1,000,000-1,499,999, $1,500,000-1,999,999 and $2,000,000-or-more brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 home value table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Value is the owner's own estimate, covers owner-occupied units only, and is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars — not a current market price and not a measure of the occupants' income.
Try changing it
· Add household income brackets to see where high-value housing and high incomes coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap in units owned free and clear to find high-value, mortgage-free housing.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This map ranks every block in Philadelphia based on homes valued $1M or more, with higher ranks indicating more such homes (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Fitler Square ranks #1 with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,853 homes valued $1M or more. Chestnut Hill ranks #2 with a score of 92.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈361 homes valued $1M or more. Northwest Philadelphia (West Mount Airy) ranks #3 with a score of 75.8/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈194 homes valued $1M or more. Old City ranks #4 with a score of 76.7/100 across 36 blocks, containing ≈304 homes valued $1M or more. South Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 56.7/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈158 homes valued $1M or more.
Fields scored: homes valued $1M or more. 3,244 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are household income levels highest in Philadelphia?
Block-group household income estimates, ACS 2018-2022, averaged onto the map grid
In Philadelphia, areas with high scores include Northwest Philadelphia, Rittenhouse, and Northern Liberties. Northwest Philadelphia leads with a score of 95.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 145,770. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Northwest Philadelphiain the Chestnut Hill districtalso spans AndorraScore 95
median income: 145,770
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans Point BreezeScore 84
median income: 112,658
Northern Libertiesin the Philadelphia districtalso spans West KensingtonScore 87
South Philadelphiain the Philadelphia districtalso spans Center CityScore 90
median income: 134,790
How this query was built
The ACS publishes a household income figure per block group. The map grid is finer than a block group, so each hex carries a population-weighted average of the block-group figures covering it — which is why this page says "income level" rather than quoting a median for a neighbourhood.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex here holds a median: averaging medians does not produce one. It is a five-year sample estimate with a wide margin of error in small areas, and it describes households, not individual earnings or wealth.
Try changing it
· Switch to the household income brackets for a countable figure instead of a level.
· Add retail venues to see where income levels and commercial density diverge, as an index.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars), where higher income ranks higher with a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Northwest Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 95.4/100 across 39 blocks, with a median income of 145,770. Rittenhouse ranks #2 with a score of 83.9/100 across 42 blocks, with a median income of 112,658. Northern Liberties ranks #3 with a score of 86.6/100 across 40 blocks, with a median income of 117,943. North Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 78.6/100 across 44 blocks, with a median income of 102,967. South Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 89.5/100 across 38 blocks, with a median income of 134,790.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 2,789 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do households earning $100,000 to $149,999 live in Philadelphia?
Households in the $100,000 to $149,999 bracket — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, areas with the highest scores for households earning $100,000-$149,999 are Center City, South Philadelphia, and North Philadelphia. Center City leads with a score of 91.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈5,258 households earning $100,000-$149,999. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphiain the Spring Garden districtScore 81
≈3,520 households earning $100,000-$149,999
Northeast Philadelphiain the Mayfair districtalso spans MayfairScore 78
≈2,892 households earning $100,000-$149,999
West Philadelphiain the Spruce Hill districtScore 82
≈2,521 households earning $100,000-$149,999
How this query was built
The ACS publishes household income in 17 brackets. A bracket is a count, so unlike the income figure it sums correctly and survives being placed on the map grid intact — which is why these pages can state a number rather than describe a level.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households earning $100,000-$149,999
higher
100%
The $100,000-124,999 and $125,000-149,999 brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 household income table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Household income is not individual earnings and not wealth, and it is a five-year sample estimate in 2022 dollars with a wide margin of error in small areas. A bracket count says nothing about who is in those households.
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· Switch to a neighbouring bracket to widen or narrow the income range.
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The same query, retargeted
Where do households earning under $25,000 live in Philadelphia?
Top areas: West Philadelphia (west), West Philadelphia (west 2) and Southwest Philadelphia — ≈7,649 households earning under $25,000.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks each block in Philadelphia based on households earning $100,000-$149,999, with higher ranks indicating more households in this range (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Center City ranks #1 with a score of 91.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈5,258 households earning $100,000-$149,999. South Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 95.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,725 households earning $100,000-$149,999. North Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 81.3/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈3,520 households earning $100,000-$149,999. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 77.5/100 across 45 blocks, showing ≈2,892 households earning $100,000-$149,999. West Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 81.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2,521 households earning $100,000-$149,999.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households earning $100,000-$149,999. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Philadelphia?
Renter households paying 30% or more of household income in rent — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, Washington Square West, North Philadelphia, and Carroll Park are areas with high concentrations of renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Washington Square West leads with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 9,631 renter households.
Washington Square Westin the Philadelphia districtalso spans Center CityScore 92
≈9,631 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈3,957 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
How this query was built
Rent burden is the one place the US census crosses rent with income directly: the table reports rent as a percentage of household income, so the 30%-and-over bands sum to a published count. Everywhere else, rent and income are separate tables that can only be laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
100%
The 30-34.9%, 35-39.9%, 40-49.9% and 50%-or-more bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Its universe is renter-occupied units with cash rent, so it excludes owners and no-cash-rent units, and a "not computed" category is left out of the count rather than assumed. It is a sample estimate.
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· Compare against residents below the poverty level, which measures hardship differently.
· Add transit stops to see where cost pressure and transit access coincide, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent, with higher ranks indicating more such households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Washington Square West ranks #1 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing approximately 9,631 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. North Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 86.8/100 across 41 blocks, representing approximately 5,934 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Carroll Park ranks #3 with a score of 90.8/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 5,859 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. West Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 87.8/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 6,894 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Southwest Schuylkill ranks #5 with a score of 79.8/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 3,957 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are residents below the poverty level concentrated in Philadelphia?
Residents with income below the federal poverty level — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the top-ranking areas are West Powelton, North Philadelphia (south-west), and Hartranft. West Powelton has a score of 84/100 across 43 blocks, with data showing ≈12,252 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Poweltonin the Philadelphia districtalso spans West PhiladelphiaScore 84
≈12,252 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
North Philadelphia (south-west)also spans North Philadelphia, River WardsScore 92
≈18,380 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Hartranftin the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 84
≈13,451 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
West Philadelphiain the Carroll Park districtScore 89
≈12,903 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
North Philadelphia (north-west)in the Franklinville districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 88
≈14,561 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
The ACS poverty table crosses poverty status with household and family type, so the below-poverty count is a published cell. The federal poverty threshold varies by household size and composition, which is what makes this a better hardship measure than a flat income cut-off.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
100%
The "income in the past 12 months below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale with a wide margin of error in small areas. The federal threshold is national and is not adjusted for local housing costs, so it understates hardship in expensive cities.
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· Add grocery stores to weigh this population against everyday food retail, as an overlap.
· Compare against the rent-burden count, which measures cost pressure directly.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
West Powelton ranks #1 with a score of 84/100 across 43 blocks, encompassing ≈12,252 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, including ≈18,380 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Hartranft ranks #3 with a score of 84.2/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈13,451 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). West Philadelphia (Carroll Park) ranks #4 with a score of 89.1/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing ≈12,903 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). North Philadelphia (north-west) (Franklinville) ranks #5 with a score of 88.2/100 across 39 blocks, including ≈14,561 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units with seven or more rooms — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Carroll Park, Cobbs Creek, and South Philadelphia. Carroll Park leads with a score of 81/100 across 43 blocks, where the data shows ≈5,408 homes with 7 or more rooms. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The seven-, eight- and nine-or-more-room cells of the ACS rooms table, summed. Rooms are how the US census measures home size; there is no floor area figure anywhere in the extract.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes with 7 or more rooms
higher
100%
The 7-room, 8-room and 9-or-more-room cells of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area and not space per person — the census publishes no per-resident figure, so a large home with many occupants is indistinguishable here from a large home with few.
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· Add households of seven or more people to see where large homes and large households coincide.
· Add home value brackets to separate large homes from high-value ones.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on homes with 7 or more rooms (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Carroll Park ranks #1 with a score of 81/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈5,408 homes with 7 or more rooms. Cobbs Creek ranks #2 with a score of 89.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈7,314 homes with 7 or more rooms. South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 87.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,703 homes with 7 or more rooms. Stanton ranks #4 with a score of 76.7/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈5,373 homes with 7 or more rooms. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 84.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,189 homes with 7 or more rooms.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes with 7 or more rooms. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Philadelphia areas have many young adults but few bars?
Gap index — 2020 Census residents aged 18-24 ranked against mapped nightlife venues
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are North Philadelphia (Philadelphia), Northeast Philadelphia and Hawthorne. North Philadelphia (Philadelphia) leads with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈18,019 residents aged 18-24. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphiain the Philadelphia districtalso spans StantonScore 95
The 18-24 count ranked high against mapped bar and nightlife venues ranked low. It points at a young resident base with thin evening provision.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
residents aged 18-24
higher
55%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Residents are not customers — nightlife draws people from across a city, so a residential area with few bars may simply be where people sleep rather than where they go out. Licensing and zoning are not in the data.
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· Swap the age band for 25-39 to move the customer profile older.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on bar and nightlife competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and residents aged 18-24 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
North Philadelphia (Philadelphia) ranks #1 with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈18,019 residents aged 18-24. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈4,203 residents aged 18-24. Hawthorne ranks #3 with a score of 85.9/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈3 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈3,851 residents aged 18-24. West Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 87.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈3,365 residents aged 18-24. Whitman ranks #5 with a score of 81.2/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈13 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈4,595 residents aged 18-24.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife competition and residents aged 18-24. 3,255 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do older residents and pharmacies coincide in Philadelphia?
Overlap index — 2020 Census residents aged 65+ ranked with mapped pharmacy presence
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia, Center City (Washington Square West), and Carroll Park. South Philadelphia leads with a score of 73.1/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈9,393 residents aged 65 and over and ≈19 pharmacies nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Oak Lanealso spans Northwest PhiladelphiaScore 59
≈6,648 residents aged 65 and over
≈5 pharmacies nearby
How this query was built
The 65-and-over count ranked alongside mapped pharmacies, both high. It shows where an older population already has pharmacy provision nearby — useful for services that want to co-locate rather than fill a gap.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pharmacy
higher
35%
Count of mapped pharmacies in the hex.
residents aged 65 and over
higher
65%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It says nothing about health status, prescription volume or whether those pharmacies are accessible to the people counted. Invert the pharmacy term to look for thin provision instead.
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· Invert the pharmacy weight to search for thin provision instead of co-location.
· Swap the 65-plus count for the group-quarters count to find care facilities.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on pharmacy presence (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35) and residents aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.65), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 73.1/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈9,393 residents aged 65 and over and ≈19 pharmacies nearby. Center City (Washington Square West) ranks #2 with a score of 71.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈10,394 residents aged 65 and over and ≈41 pharmacies nearby. Carroll Park ranks #3 with a score of 62.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,942 residents aged 65 and over and ≈11 pharmacies nearby. Chopersville ranks #4 with a score of 59.2/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈4,291 residents aged 65 and over and ≈26 pharmacies nearby. West Oak Lane ranks #5 with a score of 58.7/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈6,648 residents aged 65 and over and ≈5 pharmacies nearby.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pharmacy and residents aged 65 and over. 3,256 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 18 to 24 live in Philadelphia?
Residents aged 18-24 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest concentration of residents aged 18-24 are Center City (Washington Square West), West Philadelphia (Powelton Village), and North Philadelphia (south-west). Center City (Washington Square West) has the highest score of 88.9/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈7,615 residents aged 18-24. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Center Cityin the Washington Square West districtScore 89
≈7,615 residents aged 18-24
West Philadelphiain the Powelton Village districtScore 86
≈21,696 residents aged 18-24
North Philadelphia (south-west)in the Philadelphia districtalso spans North Philadelphia, StantonScore 92
≈18,019 residents aged 18-24
South Philadelphiain the Whitman districtalso spans HawthorneScore 88
≈4,735 residents aged 18-24
North Philadelphia (north-west)in the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 75
≈3,427 residents aged 18-24
How this query was built
Four short-span cells per sex from the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed. This is the university and early-career band, stated as the band the census actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 18-24
higher
100%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not identify students — the census extract carries no school enrolment table, and a hex with a large dormitory shows up here through the group-quarters population without being labelled as such.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have campuses and schools nearby.
· Add the group-quarters count to separate dormitory concentrations from private households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on residents aged 18-24, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the following areas.
Center City (Washington Square West) ranks #1 with a score of 88.9/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈7,615 residents aged 18-24. West Philadelphia (Powelton Village) ranks #2 with a score of 85.9/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈21,696 residents aged 18-24. North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #3 with a score of 92.4/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈18,019 residents aged 18-24. South Philadelphia (Whitman) ranks #4 with a score of 88.4/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈4,735 residents aged 18-24. North Philadelphia (north-west) ranks #5 with a score of 74.8/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈3,427 residents aged 18-24.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 18-24. 3,255 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 25 to 39 live in Philadelphia?
Residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest ranks are Rittenhouse, South Philadelphia (Wharton), and West Philadelphia. Rittenhouse leads with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈29,536 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 98
West Philadelphiaalso spans Southwest PhiladelphiaScore 90
≈15,159 residents aged 25-39
North Philadelphia (south-west)also spans North Philadelphia, West PoplarScore 88
≈17,473 residents aged 25-39
North Philadelphia (south-west 2)in the Olde Kensington districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 88
≈14,863 residents aged 25-39
How this query was built
The 2020 Census publishes sex crossed with 23 age bands as a 100% count, so this is a sum of six published cells rather than an estimate. The band is stated literally instead of as a generation label: cohort names do not line up with census bands, and the band is what was actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 25-39
higher
100%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, occupation, tenure or how long these residents have lived here. It is a single snapshot from April 2020 and says nothing about how the area has changed.
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· Swap in the 18-24 band to compare where the two age groups sit.
· Add household income brackets to see where the two overlap, as an overlap rather than a statement about these residents.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on residents aged 25-39, with higher ranks indicating more residents and a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Rittenhouse ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈29,536 residents aged 25-39. South Philadelphia (Wharton) ranks #2 with a score of 95.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈21,283 residents aged 25-39. West Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 89.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈15,159 residents aged 25-39. North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 88/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈17,473 residents aged 25-39. North Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 87.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈14,863 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 25-39. 3,256 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 65 and over live in Philadelphia?
Residents aged 65+ on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, areas with the highest concentrations of residents aged 65 and over include South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia. South Philadelphia stands out with a score of 95.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,654 residents aged 65 and over. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphiain the West Oak Lane districtalso spans CedarbrookScore 86
≈6,648 residents aged 65 and over
West Philadelphiain the Wynnefield districtScore 79
≈6,137 residents aged 65 and over
Cobbs Creekin the Philadelphia districtalso spans West PhiladelphiaScore 88
≈6,931 residents aged 65 and over
Center Cityin the Logan Square districtalso spans Point BreezeScore 83
≈10,388 residents aged 65 and over
How this query was built
Twelve published cells — six age spans per sex from 65-66 up to 85 and over — summed into one count. A 100% enumeration, not an estimate.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 65 and over
higher
100%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, from 65-66 through 85 and over, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, mobility, care needs or income, and it does not separate people living independently from those in nursing facilities: the group-quarters population is part of this count.
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· Add pharmacies to weigh this population against existing health-service presence.
· Add the group-quarters count to see where institutional populations drive the total.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the concentration of residents aged 65 and over, with higher ranks indicating a greater concentration (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the following areas.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 95.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,654 residents aged 65 and over. North Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 85.5/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈6,648 residents aged 65 and over. West Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 79.3/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈6,137 residents aged 65 and over. Cobbs Creek ranks #4 with a score of 87.8/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈6,931 residents aged 65 and over. Center City ranks #5 with a score of 82.8/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈10,388 residents aged 65 and over.
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 65 and over. 3,256 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do women aged 25 to 39 live in Philadelphia?
Female residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the top areas for women aged 25-39 are Rittenhouse, West Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia. Rittenhouse leads with a score of 98/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 15,565 women aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 98
≈15,565 women aged 25-39
West Philadelphiaalso spans Southwest PhiladelphiaScore 89
North Philadelphia (south-west)in the Olde Kensington districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 84
≈7,378 women aged 25-39
North Philadelphia (south-west 2)also spans North Philadelphia, West PoplarScore 87
≈8,730 women aged 25-39
How this query was built
The 2020 Census crosses sex with age directly, so "women aged 25-39" is a sum of three published cells rather than an inference from two separate distributions. Most national censuses do not publish this crossing at all.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
women aged 25-39
higher
100%
The female 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age cross-tabulation, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, parenthood, employment or household composition — those live in separate tables that are not crossed with sex and age.
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· Compare against families with young children to see where the two coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap the age band to move the profile older or younger.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the presence of women aged 25-39, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into distinct areas.
Rittenhouse ranks #1 with a score of 98/100, encompassing 39 blocks with approximately 15,565 women aged 25-39. West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 89.1/100 across 42 blocks, containing approximately 9,018 women aged 25-39. South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 10,423 women aged 25-39. North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 83.5/100 across 42 blocks, with approximately 7,378 women aged 25-39. North Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 87.3/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 8,730 women aged 25-39.
Each identified area consists of a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped together if they fall within a 1,200 m radius of each other.
Fields scored: women aged 25-39. 3,254 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do families with children and family amenities coincide in Philadelphia?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 families with children under 18 ranked with parks and fitness venues
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia (south-west), North Philadelphia (Spring Garden) and Northeast Philadelphia. South Philadelphia (south-west) ranks highest with a score of 76.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈3,267 residents aged 0–17 and ≈59 active life & fitness venues nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
South Philadelphia (south-west)also spans South PhiladelphiaScore 77
≈3,267 residents aged 0–17
≈59 active life & fitness venues nearby
North Philadelphiain the Spring Garden districtalso spans Center CityScore 63
South Philadelphia (south-west 2)also spans South Philadelphia, Girard EstateScore 61
≈2,623 residents aged 0–17
≈21 active life & fitness venues nearby
How this query was built
Families with own children under 18 ranked alongside mapped active-life venues — parks, playgrounds, pools, gyms — both high, so the index favours areas where family households already have somewhere to go.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
active life
higher
40%
Count of all mapped parks, playgrounds, gyms and other active-life venues in the hex.
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
60%
The "married-couple family: with own children under 18" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about school quality, safety or park condition, none of which is in the data. Venue counts carry no size: one large park counts as one.
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· Invert the venue weight to search for family areas with thin provision instead.
· Swap in children under six to focus on early-years households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on active life (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
South Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 76.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈3,267 residents aged 0–17 and ≈59 active life & fitness venues nearby. North Philadelphia (Spring Garden) ranks #2 with a score of 62.9/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈1,113 residents aged 0–17 and ≈95 active life & fitness venues nearby. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 60.6/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈2,923 residents aged 0–17 and ≈11 active life & fitness venues nearby. River Wards ranks #4 with a score of 61/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈1,464 residents aged 0–17 and ≈46 active life & fitness venues nearby. South Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 61.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2,623 residents aged 0–17 and ≈21 active life & fitness venues nearby.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: active life and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do children under five live in Philadelphia?
Residents under 5 years old on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, areas with high scores include North Philadelphia, Whitman, and Northeast Philadelphia (east). North Philadelphia has a score of 85.7/100 across 44 blocks, with data showing ≈3,305 children under 5. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphiaalso spans East KensingtonScore 86
The under-5 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table. A 100% count of the youngest residents, which is the demand base for childcare, pediatric services and family retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 5
higher
100%
The male and female under-5 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about whether those children are in paid childcare, nothing about their household's income, and nothing about the supply of childcare places nearby.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on children under 5 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
North Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 85.7/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈3,305 children under 5. Whitman ranks #2 with a score of 92.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,592 children under 5. Northeast Philadelphia (east) ranks #3 with a score of 82.2/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2,838 children under 5. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #4 with a score of 87.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2,962 children under 5. Hawthorne ranks #5 with a score of 81.5/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2,690 children under 5.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 5. 3,253 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do families with children under six live in Philadelphia?
Children under 6 living in families — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Wharton, North Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill). Wharton leads with a score of 90.2/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,572 children under 6 in families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS children-in-households table crosses family type with the child's age band, so the under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells can be summed across married-couple and single-householder families into one pre-school count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 6 in families
higher
100%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across married-couple, male-householder and female-householder families in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts children, not families, so an area with fewer larger families can outrank one with more small ones. It says nothing about childcare enrolment or supply.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Wharton ranks #1 with a score of 90.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,572 children under 6 in families. North Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 81.2/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈3,239 children under 6 in families. West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill) ranks #3 with a score of 80.9/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈3,029 children under 6 in families. Naval Square ranks #4 with a score of 78.5/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈2,962 children under 6 in families. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 77.7/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈2,787 children under 6 in families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 6 in families. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do grandchildren under 18 live with their grandparents in Philadelphia?
Grandchildren under 18 in the householder's home — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas for households with grandchildren under 18 are West Philadelphia (Garden Court), North Philadelphia, and Franklinville. West Philadelphia (Garden Court) leads with a score of 90.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,767 residents aged 0–17. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Philadelphiain the Garden Court districtScore 90
Southwest Philadelphiain the Kingsessing districtalso spans West PhiladelphiaScore 83
≈1,439 residents aged 0–17
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census relationship table: people under 18 living in a household headed by their grandparent. It is the clearest multigenerational-household signal the US extract carries.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years
higher
100%
The "grandchild, under 18 years" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — a 100% count.
What this can’t tell you
It does not say whether a parent is also present, nor anything about guardianship, income or the reason for the arrangement.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the presence of grandchildren under 18 in households, with higher ranks indicating more such households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
West Philadelphia (Garden Court) ranks #1 with a score of 90.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,767 residents aged 0–17. North Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 83.5/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈1,550 residents aged 0–17. Franklinville ranks #3 with a score of 87.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,606 residents aged 0–17. Logan ranks #4 with a score of 87.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,549 residents aged 0–17. Southwest Philadelphia (Kingsessing) ranks #5 with a score of 83/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈1,439 residents aged 0–17.
Fields scored: In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years (2020). 3,249 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do married couples with children under 18 live in Philadelphia?
Married-couple families with own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Pennsport, Northeast Philadelphia, and Mayfair. Pennsport leads with a score of 94.2/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,460 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS family table crosses family type with the presence and age of own children, so "married couple with own children under 18" is a published cell rather than two counts laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
100%
The "married-couple family: with own children of the householder under 18 years" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
"Own children" means the householder's own children, so it excludes stepchildren and other children in the home. It says nothing about income, schooling or how many children each family has.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Pennsport ranks #1 with a score of 94.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,460 residents aged 0–17. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2,864 residents aged 0–17. Mayfair ranks #3 with a score of 84.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈2,633 residents aged 0–17. Pennypack Park ranks #4 with a score of 78.8/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈1,998 residents aged 0–17. Hawthorne ranks #5 with a score of 76.4/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2,227 residents aged 0–17.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are never-married residents concentrated in Philadelphia?
Residents 15 and over who have never married — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Philadelphia, Rittenhouse, and South Philadelphia. Philadelphia leads with a score of 84.4/100 across 47 blocks, where the data shows ≈32,208 never-married residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS marital-status table crosses sex with marital status, so the male and female never-married cells sum to a single published count. Its universe is residents aged 15 and over.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
never-married residents
higher
100%
The male and female "never married" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 marital-status table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale, so small areas carry a wide margin of error. Never-married is not the same as single or living alone — cohabiting partners are counted here too.
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· Compare against householders living alone, which is a 100% count from a different table.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on never-married residents, with higher scores indicating higher concentrations (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 84.4/100 across 47 blocks, containing ≈32,208 never-married residents. Rittenhouse ranks #2 with a score of 92/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈31,554 never-married residents. South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈23,411 never-married residents. North Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 87.4/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈23,248 never-married residents. Spruce Hill ranks #5 with a score of 86.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈20,036 never-married residents.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: never-married residents. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Rittenhouse, South Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia are the highest-ranking areas in Philadelphia for 1-person nonfamily households. Rittenhouse leads with a score of 94.9/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 19,086 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. Each area consists of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans Point BreezeScore 95
The ACS household-size table crosses family status with size, and a one-person household is non-family by definition, so this is a single published cell.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Nonfamily households: 1-person household
higher
100%
The "non-family households: 1-person household" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about the age or income of the occupant, and nothing about whether the arrangement is by choice. It is a sample estimate, so small areas carry a wide margin of error.
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· Compare against householders living alone, a 100% count of the same idea from the 2020 Census.
· Add the smallest homes to see where small households and small homes coincide.
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This analysis ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the prevalence of 1-person nonfamily households, with a weighting of 0.9 for higher scores. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into distinct areas.
Rittenhouse ranks #1 with a score of 94.9/100 across 39 blocks, encompassing approximately 19,086 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. South Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 91/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 8,972 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. West Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 89.2/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 8,190 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 77.5/100 across 44 blocks, representing approximately 6,058 residents in 1-person nonfamily households. North Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 85.1/100 across 40 blocks, with approximately 9,314 residents in 1-person nonfamily households.
Fields scored: Nonfamily households: 1-person household (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are people living alone concentrated in Philadelphia?
Householders living alone on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the areas with the most householders living alone are North Philadelphia (south-west), South Philadelphia, and Rittenhouse. North Philadelphia (south-west) has a score of 89.2/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈10,603 householders living alone. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphia (south-west)also spans North PhiladelphiaScore 89
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 96
≈19,151 householders living alone
West Philadelphiain the Southwest Schuylkill districtScore 89
≈7,660 householders living alone
North Philadelphia (south-west 2)in the Olde Kensington districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 80
≈5,770 householders living alone
How this query was built
The 2020 Census relationship table crosses householder status with sex and with living alone, so this is a published cell rather than something inferred by overlaying household size onto a population count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
householders living alone
higher
100%
The male and female "householder living alone" cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about age, income or whether living alone is by choice. It counts householders, so it excludes anyone living alone in group quarters.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Philadelphia based on householders living alone (higher ranks indicate more householders living alone, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 89.2/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈10,603 householders living alone. South Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 91.9/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈8,574 householders living alone. Rittenhouse ranks #3 with a score of 96.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈19,151 householders living alone. West Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 88.6/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈7,660 householders living alone. North Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 79.8/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈5,770 householders living alone.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: householders living alone. 3,256 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Same-sex spouses and unmarried partners on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest ranks are Washington Square West, West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill), and South Philadelphia. Washington Square West leads with a score of 98.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,066 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Washington Square Westalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 98
≈1,066 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
West Philadelphiain the Spruce Hill districtScore 90
The 2020 Census was the first to publish same-sex spouses and same-sex unmarried partners as their own cells rather than folding them into an unmarried-partner total. Both are summed here, so the count covers married and cohabiting couples alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
higher
100%
The same-sex spouse and same-sex unmarried-partner cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts partners in couple households only, so it is not a measure of the wider LGBTQ+ population, which the census does not enumerate. It says nothing about income, age or how long anyone has lived here.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the presence of same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, with higher ranks indicating more presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Washington Square West ranks #1 with a score of 98.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,066 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill) ranks #2 with a score of 90.4/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈432 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈543 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Northern Liberties (Philadelphia) ranks #4 with a score of 83.7/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈351 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 87.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈431 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. 3,250 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do single-parent families live in Philadelphia?
Families with one householder, no spouse present, and own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest ranks are Northeast Philadelphia (east), Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) (Volunteertown), and West Philadelphia (Carroll Park). Northeast Philadelphia (east) has a score of 85.1/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈3,305 single-parent families. Each area consists of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Northeast Philadelphia (east)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 85
≈3,305 single-parent families
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)in the Volunteertown districtalso spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 82
≈2,508 single-parent families
West Philadelphiain the Carroll Park districtScore 92
≈4,083 single-parent families
North Philadelphia (west)in the Strawberry Mansion districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 84
≈3,134 single-parent families
North Philadelphia (north)also spans North PhiladelphiaScore 80
≈2,644 single-parent families
How this query was built
Male-householder and female-householder families with no spouse present and own children under 18 are published as separate cells; both are summed here so the count covers single fathers and single mothers alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
single-parent families
higher
100%
The male- and female-householder "no spouse present, with own children under 18" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 family table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, working hours or support networks, and it does not capture a single parent living in someone else's household — the table counts families by their householder.
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· Compare against grandchildren living with grandparents for a fuller caregiving picture.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on single-parent families, with higher ranks indicating more families (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Northeast Philadelphia (east) ranks #1 with a score of 85.1/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈3,305 single-parent families. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) (Volunteertown) ranks #2 with a score of 81.8/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈2,508 single-parent families. West Philadelphia (Carroll Park) ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,083 single-parent families. North Philadelphia (west) (Strawberry Mansion) ranks #4 with a score of 84.3/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈3,134 single-parent families. North Philadelphia (north) ranks #5 with a score of 80/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2,644 single-parent families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: single-parent families. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Philadelphia have the largest households?
Households of seven or more people — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest scores for households of 7 or more people are River Wards, Northeast Philadelphia, and Southwest Philadelphia. River Wards leads with a score of 80.9/100 across 43 blocks, where the data shows approximately 558 households of 7 or more people. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphiain the Hartranft districtScore 78
≈288 households of 7 or more people
How this query was built
Seven-or-more is the top band of the ACS household-size table. Family and non-family households are published separately at that size and are summed here, so the count covers both.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households of 7 or more people
higher
100%
The family and non-family "7-or-more person household" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not distinguish a large family from a shared house, and it says nothing about crowding — the number of rooms is a separate table that is not crossed with household size.
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· Add homes with seven or more rooms to compare household size against home size, as an overlap.
· Compare against families with own children under 18.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on households of 7 or more people, with higher ranks indicating more households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
River Wards ranks #1 with a score of 80.9/100 across 43 blocks, containing approximately 558 households of 7 or more people. Northeast Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 78.8/100 across 43 blocks, containing approximately 406 households of 7 or more people. Southwest Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 77.5/100 across 40 blocks, containing approximately 281 households of 7 or more people. Olney ranks #4 with a score of 70/100 across 44 blocks, containing approximately 517 households of 7 or more people. North Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 78/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 288 households of 7 or more people.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households of 7 or more people. 3,244 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Philadelphia areas have many young children but few childcare and school venues?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 children under 6 ranked against mapped education venues
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Northeast Philadelphia (east), Northeast Philadelphia (north-east), and North Philadelphia. Northeast Philadelphia (east) leads with a score of 82.4/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈9 education venues nearby and ≈2,869 children under 6 in families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Northeast Philadelphia (east)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 82
≈9 education venues nearby
≈2,869 children under 6 in families
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 82
≈9 education venues nearby
≈2,467 children under 6 in families
North Philadelphiaalso spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 77
≈16 education venues nearby
≈2,641 children under 6 in families
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2)also spans Northeast Philadelphia, SomertonScore 75
≈6 education venues nearby
≈1,128 children under 6 in families
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 3)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 77
≈18 education venues nearby
≈2,782 children under 6 in families
How this query was built
Children under six ranked high against mapped education and childcare venues ranked low. It is the demand-versus-provision view for early-years services.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
education competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped education and childcare venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
children under 6 in families
higher
55%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across all family types in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped venue counts carry no capacity, no waiting lists and no licensing, so a single large nursery counts the same as a small one. Thin mapped presence is not proof that provision is missing.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on education competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Northeast Philadelphia (east) ranks #1 with a score of 82.4/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈9 education venues nearby and ≈2,869 children under 6 in families. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 81.9/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈9 education venues nearby and ≈2,467 children under 6 in families. North Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 77/100 across 40 blocks, with ≈16 education venues nearby and ≈2,641 children under 6 in families. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 74.5/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈6 education venues nearby and ≈1,128 children under 6 in families. Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 3) ranks #5 with a score of 77.1/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈18 education venues nearby and ≈2,782 children under 6 in families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: education competition and children under 6 in families. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do rental housing and transit access coincide in Philadelphia?
Overlap index — 2020 Census renter-occupied units ranked with transit stop density
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Rittenhouse, West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill), and South Philadelphia. Rittenhouse (Philadelphia) leads with a score of 68.5/100 across 44 blocks, featuring ≈28,555 residents (renter occupied) and ≈34 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 69
≈28,555 residents (renter occupied)
≈34 transit stops
West Philadelphiain the Spruce Hill districtalso spans Southwest PhiladelphiaScore 55
≈14,629 residents (renter occupied)
≈6 transit stops
South Philadelphiain the Philadelphia districtScore 59
≈13,102 residents (renter occupied)
≈6 transit stops
Haddingtonin the Philadelphia districtalso spans West PhiladelphiaScore 56
≈10,135 residents (renter occupied)
≈8 transit stops
North Philadelphiain the Philadelphia districtScore 57
≈11,192 residents (renter occupied)
≈10 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter-occupied units ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Renters are more transit-dependent than owners on average, so this is the combination a rental platform or build-to-rent operator cares about.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
Renter occupied
higher
60%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied units.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say the renters use the transit — the US extract carries no commute-mode table. Stop count is not frequency, and tenure counts units rather than households.
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· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walkability alongside transit.
· Swap renter-occupied units for large apartment buildings to focus on dense stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Philadelphia based on transit stop count (weighted 0.4) and renter occupied status (weighted 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Rittenhouse (Philadelphia) ranks #1 with a score of 68.5/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈28,555 residents (renter occupied) and ≈34 transit stops. West Philadelphia (Spruce Hill) ranks #2 with a score of 54.8/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈14,629 residents (renter occupied) and ≈6 transit stops. South Philadelphia (Philadelphia) ranks #3 with a score of 58.8/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈13,102 residents (renter occupied) and ≈6 transit stops. Haddington (Philadelphia) ranks #4 with a score of 55.6/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈10,135 residents (renter occupied) and ≈8 transit stops. North Philadelphia (Philadelphia) ranks #5 with a score of 57.4/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈11,192 residents (renter occupied) and ≈10 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Renter occupied (2020). 3,249 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units owned free and clear, with no mortgage — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are West Philadelphia (west), South Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia (west 2). West Philadelphia (west) leads with a score of 90.4/100 across 42 blocks, where the data shows ≈4,183 residents (owned free and clear). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Philadelphia (west)also spans West PhiladelphiaScore 90
West Philadelphia (west 2)in the Overbrook districtalso spans West PhiladelphiaScore 80
≈2,998 residents (owned free and clear)
Center Cityin the Logan Square districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 79
≈4,692 residents (owned free and clear)
North Philadelphiain the Chopersville districtScore 85
≈3,190 residents (owned free and clear)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census tenure table: occupied units whose owner carries no mortgage or loan. It is a 100% count and a distinct signal from ownership generally.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Owned free and clear
higher
100%
The "owned free and clear" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — occupied units with no mortgage.
What this can’t tell you
Mortgage-free does not mean high income or high value — it tracks longer tenure and older owners, and the census carries no owner age, so that reading is not available here.
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· Compare against residents aged 65 and over, as an overlap rather than a claim about owners.
· Add home value brackets to separate high-value outright ownership from the rest.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on Owned free and clear (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
West Philadelphia (west) ranks #1 with a score of 90.4/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈4,183 residents (owned free and clear). South Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 95.1/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈4,896 residents (owned free and clear). West Philadelphia (west 2) ranks #3 with a score of 80.2/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈2,998 residents (owned free and clear). Center City ranks #4 with a score of 79.4/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈4,692 residents (owned free and clear). North Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 85/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,190 residents (owned free and clear).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Owned free and clear (2020). 3,252 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are Philadelphia's large apartment buildings?
Housing units in structures of 50 or more units — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest scores are Rittenhouse, West Philadelphia, and West Poplar. Rittenhouse leads with a score of 98.6/100 across 39 blocks, where data shows approximately 22,573 residents (50 or more). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 99
West Poplarin the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 88
≈2,431 residents (50 or more)
Northwest Philadelphiain the East Falls districtScore 86
≈2,995 residents (50 or more)
North Philadelphiain the Somerville districtScore 75
≈1,314 residents (50 or more)
How this query was built
The top band of the ACS units-in-structure table: homes in buildings with 50 or more units. It is the closest thing the extract has to a high-rise measure.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
50 or more
higher
100%
The "50 or more units" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 units-in-structure table.
What this can’t tell you
Unit count is not height — a 50-unit walk-up complex and a tower both land here. It says nothing about tenure, rent or building age.
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· Add transit stops to see where dense housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
· Add renter-occupied units to see how much of this stock is rented.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on a score for 50 or more (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Rittenhouse ranks #1 with a score of 98.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 22,573 residents (50 or more). West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 4,586 residents (50 or more). West Poplar ranks #3 with a score of 88.1/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 2,431 residents (50 or more). Northwest Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 85.9/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 2,995 residents (50 or more). North Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 74.8/100 across 43 blocks, with approximately 1,314 residents (50 or more).
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 50 or more (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is owner-occupied housing concentrated in Philadelphia?
Owner-occupied housing units, mortgaged and owned outright — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia, Center City (Logan Square), and West Philadelphia (west) (Overbrook). South Philadelphia leads with a score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈14,926 owner-occupied units. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Center Cityin the Logan Square districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 89
≈13,214 owner-occupied units
West Philadelphia (west)in the Overbrook districtalso spans West PhiladelphiaScore 79
≈8,776 owner-occupied units
North Philadelphiain the West Oak Lane districtalso spans CedarbrookScore 84
≈9,355 owner-occupied units
West Philadelphia (south-west)also spans West PhiladelphiaScore 84
≈8,585 owner-occupied units
How this query was built
The 2020 Census splits ownership into units held with a mortgage and units owned free and clear. Both are summed here, because owner-occupied means both — taking only the mortgaged cell would miss outright owners entirely.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
owner-occupied units
higher
100%
The "owned with a mortgage or a loan" and "owned free and clear" cells of the 2020 Census tenure table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not owners, and says nothing about home value, equity or how long the owner has been there.
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· Swap in units owned free and clear to isolate mortgage-free ownership.
· Add home value brackets to see where ownership and high-value housing coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on owner-occupied units (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈14,926 owner-occupied units. Center City (Logan Square) ranks #2 with a score of 89.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈13,214 owner-occupied units. West Philadelphia (west) (Overbrook) ranks #3 with a score of 79.1/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈8,776 owner-occupied units. North Philadelphia (West Oak Lane) ranks #4 with a score of 83.5/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈9,355 owner-occupied units. West Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #5 with a score of 84.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈8,585 owner-occupied units.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: owner-occupied units. 3,256 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units built in 1939 or earlier — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia, Spruce Hill, and Center City (Washington Square West). South Philadelphia leads with a score of 96.5/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈19,337 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The oldest band of the ACS year-built table. It is the standard US shorthand for pre-war stock and a strong signal for renovation, insulation and heritage-related demand.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Built 1939 or earlier
higher
100%
The 1939-or-earlier cell of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table.
What this can’t tell you
Build year says nothing about condition, renovation history or whether a building is protected. Year built is reported for the structure, not for individual units.
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· Add home value brackets to find older housing in high-value areas.
· Swap in housing built 2010 or later for the newest stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on Built 1939 or earlier (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 96.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈19,337 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Spruce Hill ranks #2 with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈14,088 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Center City (Washington Square West) ranks #3 with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈18,176 residents (built 1939 or earlier). North Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈13,583 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Carroll Park ranks #5 with a score of 88.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈11,194 residents (built 1939 or earlier).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Built 1939 or earlier (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is renter-occupied housing concentrated in Philadelphia?
Renter-occupied housing units — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest scores are Rittenhouse, West Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia. Rittenhouse leads with a score of 94.3/100 across 40 blocks, representing ≈28,486 residents (renter occupied). These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 94
North Philadelphia (south-west)in the Spring Garden districtalso spans North Philadelphia, North CentralScore 90
≈14,428 residents (renter occupied)
North Philadelphia (south-west 2)also spans North Philadelphia, River WardsScore 80
≈9,118 residents (renter occupied)
How this query was built
A single cell of the 2020 Census tenure table, counted for every occupied housing unit rather than estimated from a sample. Tenure is one of the few housing questions asked of everyone.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Renter occupied
higher
100%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied housing units.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not people, and says nothing about rent levels, lease type or whether a unit is rent-stabilised.
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· Swap in owner-occupied units to see the opposite pattern.
· Add transit stops to see where rental housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on Renter occupied data (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Rittenhouse ranks #1 with a score of 94.3/100 across 40 blocks, representing ≈28,486 residents (renter occupied). West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 87.2/100 across 42 blocks, representing ≈14,320 residents (renter occupied). South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, representing ≈12,421 residents (renter occupied). North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 89.6/100 across 39 blocks, representing ≈14,428 residents (renter occupied). North Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 80.1/100 across 43 blocks, representing ≈9,118 residents (renter occupied).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Renter occupied (2020). 3,249 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
The areas with the highest scores for median gross rent in Philadelphia are Center City, Rittenhouse, and Chestnut Hill. Center City leads with a score of 90.1/100 across 41 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €1,906. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Center Cityin the Philadelphia districtalso spans Washington Square WestScore 90
median gross rent: €1,906
Rittenhousein the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 94
The ACS publishes a gross rent figure per block group, covering rent plus tenant-paid utilities. As with income, the hex value is a population-weighted average of the block-group figures, so this page describes a rent level rather than quoting a neighbourhood median.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median gross rent
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100%
The ACS 2018-2022 gross rent figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex holds a median. It covers units with cash rent only, so rent-stabilised and no-cash-rent units distort the picture, and it is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars rather than an asking rent today.
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· Switch to the rent-burden count to see cost pressure relative to income.
· Add transit stops to compare rent levels against transit access, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on median gross rent, where higher rent results in a higher rank (with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Center City ranks #1 with a score of 90.1/100 across 41 blocks, where the median gross rent is €1,906. Rittenhouse ranks #2 with a score of 94.4/100 across 39 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,075. Chestnut Hill ranks #3 with a score of 93.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,044. Fishtown ranks #4 with a score of 88.9/100 across 39 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,031. Roxborough Park ranks #5 with a score of 81.3/100 across 39 blocks, where the median gross rent is €1,636.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median gross rent (2022). 2,655 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units built in 2010 or later — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Philadelphia, Olde Kensington, and South Philadelphia (Hawthorne). Philadelphia leads with a score of 95.5/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows approximately 4,600 housing units built 2010 or later. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Olde Kensingtonalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 95
≈3,756 housing units built 2010 or later
South Philadelphiain the Hawthorne districtalso spans Bella VistaScore 94
≈2,697 housing units built 2010 or later
University Cityin the Philadelphia districtalso spans East ParksideScore 94
≈3,099 housing units built 2010 or later
Center Cityin the Washington Square West districtalso spans RiverfrontScore 89
≈2,098 housing units built 2010 or later
How this query was built
The 2020-or-later and 2010-2019 cells of the ACS year-built table, summed into a count of housing completed in the decade or so before the survey period.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
housing units built 2010 or later
higher
100%
The "built 2020 or later" and "built 2010 to 2019" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
This is the age of the stock as recorded up to 2022, not construction activity and not a trend: the extract holds one survey period, so nothing here describes how an area has changed or where building is happening now.
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· Swap in pre-1940 housing for the opposite end of the stock.
· Add home value brackets to see where new housing and high values coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on housing units built 2010 or later (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 95.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 4,600 housing units built 2010 or later. Olde Kensington ranks #2 with a score of 95.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 3,756 housing units built 2010 or later. South Philadelphia (Hawthorne) ranks #3 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 2,697 housing units built 2010 or later. University City (Philadelphia) ranks #4 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 3,099 housing units built 2010 or later. Center City (Washington Square West) ranks #5 with a score of 88.9/100 across 38 blocks, containing approximately 2,098 housing units built 2010 or later.
Fields scored: housing units built 2010 or later. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units with a single room — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Washington Square West, West Philadelphia (south-west), and North Philadelphia (Spring Garden). Washington Square West leads with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈6,694 residents (1 room). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Washington Square Westin the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 98
≈6,694 residents (1 room)
West Philadelphia (south-west)also spans West PhiladelphiaScore 92
≈2,148 residents (1 room)
North Philadelphiain the Spring Garden districtScore 91
≈1,986 residents (1 room)
West Philadelphia (west)also spans West PhiladelphiaScore 80
≈868 residents (1 room)
South Philadelphiain the Bella Vista districtScore 72
≈744 residents (1 room)
How this query was built
The ACS rooms table counts units by number of rooms; the one-room cell is the studio and single-room-occupancy stock. The US census measures home size in rooms rather than floor area.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
1 room
higher
100%
The single-room cell of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area, and the table says nothing about who lives in these units, what they cost, or whether they are occupied.
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· Compare against one-person households to see where small homes and small households coincide.
· Swap in homes with seven or more rooms for the opposite end of the stock.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on 1 room (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into areas.
Washington Square West ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,694 residents (1 room). West Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 92.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2,148 residents (1 room). North Philadelphia (Spring Garden) ranks #3 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,986 residents (1 room). West Philadelphia (west) ranks #4 with a score of 79.7/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈868 residents (1 room). South Philadelphia (Bella Vista) ranks #5 with a score of 71.6/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈744 residents (1 room).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 1 room (2022). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who identified as Asian alone live in Philadelphia?
Residents recorded as Asian alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the areas with the highest scores are South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia (north-east), and Chinatown. South Philadelphia leads with a score of 95.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈13,966 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈13,966 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)in the Philadelphia districtalso spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 95
≈8,969 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Chinatownin the Philadelphia districtalso spans RittenhouseScore 93
≈9,414 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2)also spans Northeast Philadelphia, TaconyScore 86
≈6,136 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 3)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 86
≈4,284 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race; people selecting two or more races are counted separately.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race, not nativity, citizenship, language or national origin — the US extract has no place-of-birth table — and it is not a proxy for income or cuisine preference. It also collapses very different communities into one category.
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· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· Add retail venues to compare commercial density against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the count of residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (higher ranks indicate higher counts, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South Philadelphia ranks #1 with a score of 95.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈13,966 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈8,969 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Chinatown ranks #3 with a score of 92.9/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈9,414 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 85.9/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈6,136 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 3) ranks #5 with a score of 85.7/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈4,284 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (2020). 3,254 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who identified as Black or African American alone live in Philadelphia?
Residents recorded as Black or African American alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are West Philadelphia (Garden Court), Angora, and Elmwood Park. West Philadelphia (Garden Court) leads with a score of 96/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈36,560 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
West Philadelphiain the Garden Court districtScore 96
≈36,560 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
≈23,712 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
North Philadelphia (west)also spans North PhiladelphiaScore 92
≈29,626 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
North Philadelphia (north-west)in the West Oak Lane districtalso spans North Philadelphia, LoganScore 91
≈28,638 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race and nothing more. It is not a measure of nativity, income, tenure or any social outcome, and pairing it with such a measure would produce an overlap of places, never a statement about people.
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· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· View household income brackets separately rather than as a combined score.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
West Philadelphia (Garden Court) ranks #1 with a score of 96/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈36,560 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Angora ranks #2 with a score of 89.4/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈30,153 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Elmwood Park ranks #3 with a score of 83.3/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈23,712 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). North Philadelphia (west) ranks #4 with a score of 91.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈29,626 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). North Philadelphia (north-west) ranks #5 with a score of 91.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈28,638 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (2020). 3,254 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do Hispanic or Latino residents live in Philadelphia?
Residents who identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 Census
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are North Philadelphia (south-west), North Philadelphia (south-east), and Northeast Philadelphia (north-east). North Philadelphia (south-west) leads with a score of 97.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈25,538 residents (hispanic or Latino). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Philadelphia (south-west)in the Chopersville districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 97
≈25,538 residents (hispanic or Latino)
North Philadelphia (south-east)also spans North Philadelphia, River WardsScore 89
≈18,401 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)also spans Northeast Philadelphia, MayfairScore 93
≈12,419 residents (hispanic or Latino)
North Philadelphia (north)also spans North PhiladelphiaScore 93
≈14,456 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Northeast Philadelphia (east)in the Wissinoming districtalso spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 91
≈9,505 residents (hispanic or Latino)
How this query was built
The 2020 Census asks Hispanic or Latino origin separately from race and publishes the two crossed, so this is a direct 100% count of everyone who identified as Hispanic or Latino, of any race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Hispanic or Latino
higher
100%
The "Hispanic or Latino" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table — a self-identified 100% count, of any race.
What this can’t tell you
Hispanic or Latino origin is a self-identified census category. It is not a measure of nativity, citizenship, language spoken or country of origin — the US extract carries no place-of-birth table at all — and it must not be read as a proxy for any of them, or for income.
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· Compare against the race categories to see how origin and race intersect in each area.
· Add eat-and-drink venues to compare the local food scene against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on the presence of Hispanic or Latino residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
North Philadelphia (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 97.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈25,538 residents (hispanic or Latino). North Philadelphia (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 88.5/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈18,401 residents (hispanic or Latino). Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #3 with a score of 93/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈12,419 residents (hispanic or Latino). North Philadelphia (north) ranks #4 with a score of 92.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈14,456 residents (hispanic or Latino). Northeast Philadelphia (east) ranks #5 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,505 residents (hispanic or Latino).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Hispanic or Latino (2020). 3,255 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is it easiest to live without a car in Philadelphia?
Car-light access index — transit stops, bike-share docks and car-share pickup points
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Center City (Logan Square), West Philadelphia, and Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia). Center City (Logan Square) leads with a score of 20.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈34 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈1 car rental points. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Northwest Philadelphiain the West Mount Airy districtScore 6
≈9 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈0 car rental points
How this query was built
Three mobility signals that substitute for car ownership: transit stops, bike-share docks, and car rental or car-share pickup points. All three are network infrastructure, so the index stays inside one universe.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
bike share count
higher
25%
Bike rental and bike parking points in the hex.
car rental count
higher
25%
Car rental and car-sharing pickup points in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It counts infrastructure, not service — nothing about frequency, reliability, operating hours or cost. The US extract carries no vehicle-availability or commute-mode table, so this cannot be checked against how people actually travel.
Try changing it
· Add grocery stores to weigh everyday errands against mobility options.
· Raise the transit weight if fixed-route service matters more than shared vehicles.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), bike share count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and car rental count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Center City (Logan Square) ranks #1 with a score of 20.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈34 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈1 car rental points. West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 11.2/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈30 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia) ranks #3 with a score of 10.7/100 across 32 blocks, showing ≈12 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. North Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 12.6/100 across 23 blocks, showing ≈9 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Northwest Philadelphia (West Mount Airy) ranks #5 with a score of 6.4/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈9 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count, bike share count and car rental count. 3,328 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which are the most walkable areas of Philadelphia?
Walkability index — pedestrian street length ranked with transit stop density
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Washington Square West, University City, and West Mount Airy. Washington Square West leads with a score of 67.1/100 across 43 blocks, where the data shows ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈34 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Washington Square Westin the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 67
≈0.11 km of walkable streets
≈34 transit stops
University Cityin the Philadelphia districtalso spans MantuaScore 61
≈0.12 km of walkable streets
≈24 transit stops
West Mount Airyalso spans Northwest PhiladelphiaScore 59
Two network measures from the same universe: metres of pedestrian-friendly street, and how many transit stops are within reach. Together they describe how far you can get on foot and what you can reach from there.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pedestrian length m
higher
60%
Metres of pedestrian-friendly street in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It measures network form, not experience — nothing about crossing safety, pavement quality, gradient, lighting or traffic. It is an index over places, not a score anyone has walked.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink venues to weigh what is actually within walking distance.
· Raise the transit weight to lean the index toward public-transport access.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Washington Square West ranks #1 with a score of 67.1/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈34 transit stops. University City ranks #2 with a score of 60.6/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈0.12 km of walkable streets and ≈24 transit stops. West Mount Airy ranks #3 with a score of 59.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈0.1 km of walkable streets and ≈9 transit stops. Germantown - Westside ranks #4 with a score of 56.4/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈0.09 km of walkable streets and ≈7 transit stops. Manayunk ranks #5 with a score of 56.3/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈0.12 km of walkable streets and ≈3 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pedestrian length m and transit stop count. 3,328 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are Philadelphia's nightlife areas with the best transit access?
Overlap index — mapped nightlife venues ranked with transit stop density
In Philadelphia, Washington Square West, West Philadelphia, and Fishtown are areas that score highly for bars, nightlife, and transit. Washington Square West leads with a score of 50.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈100 bars & nightlife venues and ≈29 transit stops nearby. These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks.
Washington Square Westin the Philadelphia districtalso spans North PhiladelphiaScore 50
Bar and nightlife venue density ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Getting home is part of a night out, so venue clusters with strong transit are a different proposition from isolated ones.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife
higher
60%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Stop presence is not late-night service — the data carries no operating hours for either the venues or the transit, so a cluster served only by a daytime route ranks the same as one on a night line.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to favour walkable venue clusters.
· Swap nightlife for eat-and-drink venues to widen it to the whole evening economy.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks blocks in Philadelphia based on bar and nightlife venues (weighted 0.6) and transit stop count (weighted 0.4), then groups the top-scoring blocks into distinct areas.
Washington Square West ranks #1 with a score of 50.3/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈100 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈29 transit stops. West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 23.1/100 across 46 blocks, with ≈13 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈29 transit stops. Fishtown ranks #3 with a score of 27/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈34 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈3 transit stops. South Philadelphia ranks #4 with a score of 30/100 across 25 blocks, with ≈15 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈4 transit stops. Center City ranks #5 with a score of 29/100 across 24 blocks, with ≈34 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈6 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife and transit stop count. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which populated parts of Philadelphia have the fewest transit stops?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against transit stop density
The highest-ranking areas are South Philadelphia (south-west) (Whitman), South Philadelphia (south-west 2), and West Philadelphia (Cobbs Creek). South Philadelphia (south-west) (Whitman) leads with a score of 95/100 across 39 blocks, featuring ≈4 transit stops and ≈63,889 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
South Philadelphia (south-west)in the Whitman districtalso spans South PhiladelphiaScore 95
≈4 transit stops
≈63,889 residents (total)
South Philadelphia (south-west 2)also spans South PhiladelphiaScore 93
≈0 transit stops
≈46,657 residents (total)
West Philadelphiain the Cobbs Creek districtalso spans Southwest PhiladelphiaScore 92
≈2 transit stops
≈44,287 residents (total)
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 92
≈0 transit stops
≈41,125 residents (total)
Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2)also spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 91
≈0 transit stops
≈41,447 residents (total)
How this query was built
Population ranked high against transit stop count ranked low, so areas with many residents and thin stop coverage rise to the top.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
lower
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex, scored inverted so thinner coverage ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
Stop count is not service: a hex with one frequent subway entrance can rank worse than one with four infrequent bus stops while being far better connected. It says nothing about frequency, span or reliability.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walk access to the stops that do exist.
· Swap residents for renter-occupied units to focus on a specific housing profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia based on transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South Philadelphia (south-west) (Whitman) ranks #1 with a score of 95/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4 transit stops and ≈63,889 residents (total). South Philadelphia (south-west 2) ranks #2 with a score of 92.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈46,657 residents (total). West Philadelphia (Cobbs Creek) ranks #3 with a score of 92.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈2 transit stops and ≈44,287 residents (total). Northeast Philadelphia (north-east) ranks #4 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈41,125 residents (total). Northeast Philadelphia (north-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 91.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈41,447 residents (total).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Total (2020). 3,331 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Center City, North Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia. Center City leads with a score of 97.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈46.2 million m³ of building volume. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Center Cityin the Logan Square districtalso spans Bella VistaScore 98
≈46.2 million m³ of building volume
North Philadelphiain the Chinatown districtScore 84
University Cityin the Philadelphia districtalso spans MantuaScore 84
≈19.3 million m³ of building volume
West Philadelphiain the Spruce Hill districtScore 87
≈13.6 million m³ of building volume
How this query was built
All fourteen mapped building types summed into one figure, so the answer is total built mass rather than any single use. The members are added before ranking, which is why this reads as a measurement and not as an index of separate signals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
building volume
higher
100%
Every mapped building subtype, summed — the area's total built volume in m3.
What this can’t tell you
Volume is not population, floor area or occupancy: a warehouse and an apartment block of the same size count the same. It also says nothing about height — a wide low building can out-measure a narrow tall one — and heights are partly modelled where Overture lacks a measurement.
Try changing it
· Drop everything but residential to see where people are housed rather than where mass is.
· Swap in commercial and retail only for a view of the working city.
· Add resident counts to compare built mass against how many people it holds.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on building volume (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Center City ranks #1 with a score of 97.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈46.2 million m³ of building volume. North Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 83.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈17.2 million m³ of building volume. South Philadelphia ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈15.4 million m³ of building volume. University City ranks #4 with a score of 84.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈19.3 million m³ of building volume. West Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 87.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈13.6 million m³ of building volume.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: building volume. 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is the group-quarters population concentrated in Philadelphia?
Residents in dormitories, care facilities and other group quarters — US Census 2020
In Philadelphia, the highest-ranking areas are Old City, West Philadelphia, and Logan. Old City leads with a score of 89.3/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,767 residents (in group quarters). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Old Cityin the Philadelphia districtalso spans Center CityScore 89
≈3,767 residents (in group quarters)
West Philadelphiain the Philadelphia districtScore 77
≈10,302 residents (in group quarters)
Loganin the Philadelphia districtalso spans Germantown - WestsideScore 81
≈922 residents (in group quarters)
Byberryin the Philadelphia districtalso spans Northeast PhiladelphiaScore 67
≈245 residents (in group quarters)
Northeast Philadelphiain the Philadelphia districtalso spans BustletonScore 70
≈361 residents (in group quarters)
How this query was built
Group quarters — university dormitories, nursing facilities, correctional facilities, military barracks — are counted in the population total but excluded from every household and family table. Mapping them explains why some areas carry a large population with very few households.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In group quarters
higher
100%
The "in group quarters" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — residents not living in private households.
What this can’t tell you
This count does not distinguish a dormitory from a care home or a correctional facility; the institutional and non-institutional split is a separate pair of cells and is not broken out here.
Try changing it
· Compare against residents aged 18-24 to find dormitory-driven concentrations.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to find care-facility concentrations.
All of these are adjustable on the Philadelphia map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Philadelphia on In group quarters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Old City ranks #1 with a score of 89.3/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,767 residents (in group quarters). West Philadelphia ranks #2 with a score of 77.4/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈10,302 residents (in group quarters). Logan ranks #3 with a score of 80.7/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈922 residents (in group quarters). Byberry ranks #4 with a score of 66.6/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈245 residents (in group quarters). Northeast Philadelphia ranks #5 with a score of 69.8/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈361 residents (in group quarters).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In group quarters (2020). 3,245 of 3,494 blocks in Philadelphia were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Every query ranks Philadelphia block by block on the fields it names, combines those ranks into a 0–100 score using the weights shown, then groups the highest-scoring blocks into areas. Sources: US Census 2020 (NHGIS). Because the score is a blend of ranks rather than a ratio, it tells you how areas compare with each other — not how many of anything there are per resident.
Each block is scored as a weighted percentile rank over available signals, renormalised by data coverage, rescaled to 0-100; blocks are H3 resolution 9 hexagons. Areas were formed with the score cluster engine at a 1.2 km radius, keeping the 5 strongest. Change the radius on the map to widen or tighten them.
Areas are only ranked where the thing being measured could actually exist, so a gap search cannot present empty parkland as an opportunity. Shops, homes and offices need a building; transit stops, EV chargers and bike docks only need a street or path. Anywhere the measure is already present counts as a candidate by definition.
Dating the numbers
The decennial census is a single-day count. Block-level age detail exists only for the census year; no official product updates it annually.
Places, buildings and transportation come from a dated Overture release. A place record means the venue is mapped, not that it is licensed, open, or of any particular size.
US Census 2020 (NHGIS) is a single vintage, so nothing here describes growth, decline or any change over time.
Counted as residents aged 25–39 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 18–24 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 65–120 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–17 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–4 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–5 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
How far each answer can be pushed
Each question is labelled with a tier. The tier caps what the answer may claim, whatever the numbers say.
T4 — This is a ranking of places, not a measurement of people. The signals it combines are counted in different universes — the data contains no table crossing them — so a high rank means both signals rank high in the same area, not that they describe the same residents.
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