Southwest Philadelphia

Welcome to Southwest Philadelphia

Southwest Philadelphia is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The section can be described as extending from the western side of the Schuylkill River to the city line, with the SEPTA Media/Elwyn Line serving as the northern border. The northern border is also defined by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission as east from the city line along Baltimore Avenue moving south along 51st Street to Springfield Ave. It follows the train tracks until 49th Street. From 49th and Kingsessing Ave the line moves east along Kingsessing Ave. The line then moves south along 46th St to Paschall Ave where it jogs to join Grays Ferry where the line runs to the Schuylkill River.

Southwest Philadelphia is also described by the city as being the area south of Baltimore Avenue; this definition has historical merit as Baltimore Avenue between 49th and 52nd Streets was known as "The Hub of Southwest Philadelphia" at the turn of the 20th century. Today however the Media/Elwyn tracks are the more common reference dividing Southwest from West Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department patrols two districts located within Southwest Philadelphia. The two patrol districts serving Southwest Philadelphia are the 12th and 77th districts.

Population

More than 80,000 people live in Southwest Philadelphia. It is approximately 36% white and 60% black. Philadelphia's African immigrant population is most concentrated in Southwest Philadelphia, as of 2008.

Transport

A number of SEPTA Subway-Surface Trolley Lines traverse the area along Chester, Woodland, and Elmwood Avenues, providing easy access to Center City through the 40th Street Portal. These also extend to Darby and Yeadon.

Southwest Philly is served by 4 of the 5 Subway-Surface Lines (Trolleys) 11, 13, 34, and 36. It is also served by bus routes 12, 37, 52, 64, 108, G, and also with the Airport and Media / Elwyn Regional Rail lines.

Airport Line-Eastwick Station & Terminus at the Airport
Media / Elwyn Line-49th St, and Angora Station.
Route 11 runs along Woodland Avenue to Darby
Route 13 runs along Chester Avenue to Yeadon and with some scheduled trips to Darby with route 11.
Route 34 runs along Baltimore Avenue to Angora
Route 36 runs along Elmwood Avenue to Eastwick near the Philadelphia Int'l Airport.

Philadelphia International Airport, a number of oil refineries, and many heavy industrial uses are located in the Southwest section. The housing stock is diverse with ornate Queen Anne style twin mansions in the neighborhoods bordering Cedar Park, plainer and simpler styles of twins predominating closer to the airport, and newer rowhouses, many with porches, filling in many neighborhoods. The sports complex is very close to Southwest Philadelphia

Less than 1% of Southwest is covered by trees, giving it one of the lowest ratios of shade tree cover in the city.

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Overview for Southwest Philadelphia, PA

7,579 people live in Southwest Philadelphia, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $24,927. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,579

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$24,927

Average individual Income

Around Southwest Philadelphia, PA

There's plenty to do around Southwest Philadelphia, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

81

Very Walkable

Walking Score

76

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

74

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Talk of The Town, Best Deal African Hair Braiding, and Jae Kuen Park.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Talk of The Town page on Yelp Search 5735 Woodland Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.6 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the Best Deal African Hair Braiding page on Yelp Search 5356 Woodland Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.21 miles	2 reviews	3/5 stars
Visit the Jae Kuen Park page on Yelp Search 4839 Woodland Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.25 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Southwest Philadelphia, PA

Population Households Employment

Southwest Philadelphia has 3,306 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Southwest Philadelphia do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,579 people call Southwest Philadelphia home. The population density is 20,525 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,579

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39 years

Median Age

42 / 58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

3,306

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$24,927

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Southwest Philadelphia. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$5,000,000

499 E ERIE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
- 42,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$4,600,000

239 N BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
- 4,701 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$3,500,000

243 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,938 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,200,000

1443 LANES END, VILLANOVA, PA 19085
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,895 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,300,000

5 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,780 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,000,000

323 HIDDEN RIVER ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,107 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$995,000

300 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,651 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$809,000

1109 Riverview Ln, Conshohocken, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,645 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$749,500

41 FAIRVIEW ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
For Sale

$700,000

3 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
For Sale
$635,000

111 MERION AVENUE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,040 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$625,000

1416 STEEL ROAD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,792 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$550,000

3740 MANAYUNK AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,750 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$524,000

156 PENCOYD AVENUE, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,540 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$500,000

2940 DEVEREAUX AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
- 2,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$499,000

317 MARYWATERSFORD ROAD, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
For Sale
$485,000

191 PRESIDENTIAL BOULEVARD Unit: R-505, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,764 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$465,000

1645 ELLSWORTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
- 1,851 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$449,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 714, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$425,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1821, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$350,000

1600 ARCH STREET Unit: 1108, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 766 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$349,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2209, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$300,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2522, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 867 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$299,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 402, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,130 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$295,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1224, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,086 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$255,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1016, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 7-O, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 1 Bath
- 560 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1915, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,060 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$175,000

1001 CITY AVENUE Unit: E-405, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,222 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$169,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1808, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 750 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$155,000

1901 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1512, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bath
- 475 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$99,052

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1007, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$95,000

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1002, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 521 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$89,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1723, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bath
- 450 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$80,495

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 911, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$4,300/mo

524 S 3RD STREET Unit: 1, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
For Lease
$3,995/mo

234 LOOKOUT PLACE, WAYNE, PA 19087
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,525 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$3,350/mo

1637 OAKWOOD DRIVE Unit: S-122, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,512 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,900/mo

124 HAMLET DRIVE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,440 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,600/mo

1813 RANSTEAD STREET Unit: 301, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,900/mo

2904 POPLAR STREET Unit: 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,895/mo

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 6-E, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 965 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$1,450/mo

854 1/2 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, NARBERTH, PA 19072
For Lease

$12/mo

239 N BROAD STREET Unit: 4TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
For Lease

$10/mo

499 E ERIE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134