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Wissinoming

Wissinoming

Urban Core Neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County 19135

$196,479 Average Value
$169 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

Sports-oriented neighborhood with a convenient location

A small city neighborhood with three sizable parks and a legacy tied to the Philadelphia Eagles, Wissinoming is a community of sports and outdoor recreation. Located by the Delaware River in the city's northeast section, the community drained its namesake creek in the 1930s as the city grew outward, transforming former farmland into a densely populated urban neighborhood arranged in a grid with blocks of varying sizes. “We’re conveniently located to Route 95 and US 1 so we’ve got easy access to Center City,” says David Teitelman, a local Realtor with Hampton Preferred Real Estate Inc. and 15 years of experience.

Playing basketball with friends at American Legion Playground.
Playing basketball with friends at American Legion Playground.
Get to Center City Philadelphia from Wissinoming by bus, train, or car.
Get to Center City Philadelphia from Wissinoming by bus, train, or car.
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Visit the neighborhood's namesake park

The 42-acre Wissinoming Park anchors the neighborhood atop a creek bed and offers everything from shaded grassy areas to a seasonal splash pad. With the community so close to the Delaware River, anglers often come through on their way to Lardner's Point Park in the shadow of the Tacony Palmyra Bridge. Hikers and bikers enjoy the tree-covered paths at the riverfront park and often run along the K&T trail that parallels the river. Moss Playground is a quiet spot for kids to come take advantage of the multiple sports courts and play equipment.

The kids like to climb at the playground in Wissinoming Park.
The kids like to climb at the playground in Wissinoming Park.
Lardner's Point Park in Wissinoming has historical placards giving tidbits historical events.
Lardner's Point Park in Wissinoming has historical placards giving tidbits historical events.
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Old brick and stone homes

Today, a mix of brick and stone masonry row houses and twin-style duplexes make up most of the neighborhood's homes. Some homes date as far back as the 1920s, with newer homes built in 2010. Homes typically fall between 1,000 and 3,000 square feet in size and rest on lots typically less than a few thousand square feet. On the pricier end, buyers can find a 1,650-square-foot, detached, single-family home with five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a fully finished basement three blocks from Wissinoming Park for $380,000. A row house with approximately 1,000 square feet of living space and a small front porch will go for around $160,000 to $200,000. There are roughly 5,000 homes total in the neighborhood and the average number of days on the market for Wissinoming is slightly higher than the national average. Some homes date as far back as the 1920s, with newer homes built in 2010. Homes typically fall between 1,000 and 3,000 square feet in size and rest on lots typically less than a few thousand square feet.

The home owner of this brick & stone row home has fenced in their front lawn.
The home owner of this brick & stone row home has fenced in their front lawn.
Two story brick and siding house with small front lawn in Wissinoming.
Two story brick and siding house with small front lawn in Wissinoming.
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Support the local sports team

A few years before the community drained Wissinoming Creek, the predecessor to the Eagles -- the Frankford Yellow Jackets – played at a stadium close to Wissinoming Park, along Frankford Avenue between Benner and Devereaux Streets. The Yellow Jackets, part of the NFL's inaugural decade, eventually collapsed due to financial issues and a fire that heavily damaged the club's stadium. Decades later, row houses and a shopping center have replaced the old stadium grounds. But the neighborhood still rallies to cheer for the Moss Eagles, the community's youth football team that plays nearby at Moss Memorial Field. Community members also play and support local teams that call the American Legion Recreation Center home.

Mural for the Frankford Yellow Jackets which was a professional football team before the NFL.
Mural for the Frankford Yellow Jackets which was a professional football team before the NFL.
Play baseball at American Legion Playground.
Play baseball at American Legion Playground.
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C rated schools

Students can attend Henry W. Lawton Elementary School, which received a C rating from Niche and offers a special life skills classroom to support students with disabilities. Harding Warren G. Middle School received a C-minus rating from Niche and serves about 670 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Frankford High School also received a C-minus rating from Niche and serves about 930 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.

Henry W Lawton Elementary School has students in PK-5th grades.
Henry W Lawton Elementary School has students in PK-5th grades.
Frankford High School has a 14-1 student-teacher ratio.
Frankford High School has a 14-1 student-teacher ratio.
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Old restaurants with rich flavor

One of the community's oldest businesses, Haegele's Bakery, opened in 1930. Currently in its fourth generation, the bakeshop specializes in traditional German desserts such as apfelkuchen and black forest cake. Daly’s Irish Pub is a simple eatery with an impressive selection of on-tap beers and weekly entertainment like Friday night karaoke. Joanie’s Deli is known for its homemade dishes. Locals can grab their groceries from small spots like Fano Food Market and Van Kirk Food Market.

Haegele's Bakery is a Wissinoming neighborhood favorite.
Haegele's Bakery is a Wissinoming neighborhood favorite.
Daly's Irish Pub has many beers on tap in Wissinoming.
Daly's Irish Pub has many beers on tap in Wissinoming.
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Take SEPTA into the city

There are multiple bus stops along Torresdale Avenue, Harbison Avenue and Frankford Avenue. Residents also have easy access to Interstate 95 which heads southwest into Downtown Philadelphia, just 8 miles away. “We’ve got full commuter service from SEPTA for both the regional rail lines and the bus service,” Teitelman says.

Wissinoming is minutes from the Frankford Transportation Center to use SEPTA to get around.
Wissinoming is minutes from the Frankford Transportation Center to use SEPTA to get around.
SEPTA Buses run through the Wissinoming Neighborhood on a few streets.
SEPTA Buses run through the Wissinoming Neighborhood on a few streets.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

30 min drive

Bus

Frankford Av & Cheltenham Av - Mbfs

Bus

Torresdale Av & Comly St

Bus

Harbison Av & Benner St

Bus

Harbison Av & Cheltenham Av

Bus

Torresdale Av & Howell St

Bus

Torresdale Av & Benner St

Bus

Torresdale Av & Deveraux Av

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Wissinoming US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$200,000
Median Single Family Price
$225,000
Median Townhouse Price
$200,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$439,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Last 12 months Home Sales
155
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$209,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,919
Median Year Built
1945
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,792
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,136
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
13,111
Median Age
36
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,155
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,913

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

62 / 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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