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Passyunk Square

Passyunk Square

Neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County 19147

$428,750 Average Value
$300 Average Price per Sq Ft
31 Homes For Sale

A centrally-located Philadelphia neighborhood

With a moniker rooted in history, Passyunk Square marks a geographic midpoint between Center City and the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Residents of the neighborhood are about 2 miles south of the former and about 2 miles north of the latter, meaning plans in the city or cheering on their favorite teams are roughly equal distances away. The area gets its name from a Lenape word for an area township about 200 years ago, and is presently home to a number of townhouses lining its streets; the residential landscape is only broken up by two large parks and an ACME Markets location that adds grocery-shopping convenience for residents. Be prepared to be entrenched in history,” a local says. “It really is a town where history is at the epicenter, and the people here have a blue-collar edge to them and feel like they’re the underdogs. That’s really the vibe of the city. Everybody has that chip on their shoulder.” A point of pride for Philadelphians is the variety of neighborhoods that reside within the city, and Passyunk Square is just one piece of a larger societal landscape. “There’s a neighborhood for everyone,” says Mike Faber, a Realtor with Keller Williams Empower. “Whatever interest you have, there’s a subset neighborhood for that. Whether you’re looking to go out clubbing, looking for a nice dinner or for the more hipster scenes and bars, there’s a neighborhood pocket for that.”

The streets in Passyunk Square are a grid lined with row homes and shops.
The streets in Passyunk Square are a grid lined with row homes and shops.
Passyunk Square is a walkable neighborhood with convenient access to shopping and dining.
Passyunk Square is a walkable neighborhood with convenient access to shopping and dining.
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Famous culinary creations and restaurant variety

Cheesesteaks are a hallmark of the Philadelphia food scene, and Passyunk Square is no exception for the culinary staple’s outlets. “There are several really good cheesesteak joints in the city that the locals go to,” a resident of Philadelphia says. “Pat’s and Geno’s are the tourist places. There’s a rivalry there.” The dueling shops sit on opposite sides of 9th Street, with Geno’s neon signage blazing forth south of Pat’s location. “You could walk from one to the other and not have your cheesesteak finished by the time you get in line for the other,” Elstone says, “and both of them have a line.” Up the road, Angelo’s Pizzeria is the area’s most famous cheesesteak stop. Many other restaurants sit on East Passyunk Avenue, including ice cream shops, breweries and coffee shops. Immediately north of Passyunk Square is the South 9th Street Italian Market, a hub of international food with outdoor dining, carts, shops and more. “Any shop that you could want or need is there,” says Sean Elstone, a Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line Realty. “My favorite is Fante’s, a specialty cookware shop. When I come down here and just want to spend a few hours for myself, I go to the Italian Market.” Other international stops include Casablanca Mediterranean Grill and Grand Palace Restaurant, while nightcaps are poured at Grumpy’s Tavern and the Triangle Tavern. Grocery shoppers head to an ACME Markets near the center of the neighborhood, or a Sprouts just off the northwestern corner of Passyunk Square.

Growing in popularity, Casablanca wins awards for its Mediterranean food in Passyunk Square.
Growing in popularity, Casablanca wins awards for its Mediterranean food in Passyunk Square.
Geno's Steaks is the timeless and world-famous sandwich shop in Passyunk Square.
Geno's Steaks is the timeless and world-famous sandwich shop in Passyunk Square.
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Brick facades of rowhouses line Passyunk Square

Rowhouses are the defining feature of Passyunk Square’s landscape and much of the surrounding Philadelphia area. Prices often range between $300,000 and $500,000, but largely depend on square footage and amenities. More expensive residences fall between $600,000 and $800,000, and others can cost over $1 million. “Some areas are nice and up-and-coming and walkable,” an employee of The Breakfast Den says. “Overall, it’s very communal and wholesome, for the most part.” Narrow streets line the area under the rowhouses’ brick facades, and roads tend to be one-way. The area has a CAP crime score of 4, equivalent to the national average.

Passyunk Square
Passyunk Square
Passyunk Square
Passyunk Square
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Sporting events, weekend outings and more

Sports fans in Philadelphia have convenient access to cheering their teams on. The Philadelphia Sports Complex sits about two miles south of Passyunk Square, accessible via car or rail. “Broad & Pattison is where you get out for all the stadiums,” Elstone says. “There’s three stadiums for four teams. There are certain bars that are great for watching sports.” One of the bars is Xfinity Live!, situated within the sports complex and accommodating sports fans who aren’t in the stands. Outside of Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers games taking place depending on season, residents have no shortage of activities in and around Center City. “I feel like every weekend in Philly, there are just things happening all the time,” an employee of The Breakfast Den says. “There are street festivals, food festivals, just all kinds of things. There’s always something here to do.”

Two large parks in Passyunk Square

Columbus Square Park dually serves both Passyunk Square residents and pets, with an open green space for furry friends to play on the east side. The park itself spans nearly five acres and also offers a baseball field, soccer field, general gathering areas and a playground for its visitors. A few blocks to the northeast, Capitolo Playground’s four acres also feature a ballfield, soccer field and community garden.

The dogs love the open space and turf at the bark park at Columbus Square Park.
The dogs love the open space and turf at the bark park at Columbus Square Park.
The playground at Capitolo Park has fun climbing structures
The playground at Capitolo Park has fun climbing structures
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A two-school pipeline for neighborhood students

The Fanny Jackson Coppin School is the only standard, public school located within Passyunk Square. Scoring a C-plus with Niche, the educational institution offers a student-to-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and spans kindergarten through eighth grade. After graduation, students can then move on to Horace Furness High School, which also garners a C-plus from Niche.

The Fanny Jackson Coppin School serves 520 students grades K-8 with a C+ rating on Niche.
The Fanny Jackson Coppin School serves 520 students grades K-8 with a C+ rating on Niche.
Furness Horace High School provides education for 741 students grades 9-12.
Furness Horace High School provides education for 741 students grades 9-12.
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Getting around the Philadelphia area

Locals are able to hop on Interstate 95, going north and south, or the east-west Interstate 76 within less than 5 miles of the neighborhood. Center City is 2 miles or less north, with Broad Street serving as one of the most direct routes, but residents can even use their own two feet to get there. “There’s easy, close proximity and walking distance to Center City,” Faber says. “Overall, it’s a nice place to live.” SEPTA operates both bus and rail services in the area for public transportation.

Broad Street provides Septa Bus access to Center City near Passyunk Square.
Broad Street provides Septa Bus access to Center City near Passyunk Square.
Center City and the Sports Arenas are a short ride from Passyunk Square.
Center City and the Sports Arenas are a short ride from Passyunk Square.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

20 min drive

Subway

Ellsworth-Federal

Bus

9th St & Wharton St

Bus

Passyunk Av & Dickinson St

Bus

12th St & Federal St

Bus

Tasker St & 10th St

Bus

9th St & Ellsworth St

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11th St & Ellsworth St

Bus

8th St & Wharton St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Passyunk Square US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$435,000
Median Single Family Price
$704,522
Median Townhouse Price
$435,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300
Number of Homes for Sale
31
Last 12 months Home Sales
101
Months of Supply
3.70
Median List Price
$449,394
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,455
Median Year Built
1920
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,460
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,246
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,033
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
9,488
Median Age
38
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$87,250
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,231

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.9%
College Graduates
58%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

77 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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