Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Regency Cafe & Bake Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ming’s Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
The Satellite Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hibiscus Juice & Smoothies
Coffee Shop
Little Baby's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
ReAnimator Coffee
Coffee Shop
Vagrant Coffee
Coffee Shop
Knockbox Cafe
Coffee Shop
Green Line Cafe
Coffee Shop
Green Line Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Treat Hut
Coffee Shop
Green Line Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kaffa Crossing
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grindcore House
Coffee Shop
Saxbys
Coffee Shop
Panera
Coffee Shop
Metropolitan Bakery Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Lansdowne Theater
Theatre Arts
Centrix
Cinema
Studio Movie Grill
Cinema
The Tower Theater
Theatre Arts
V&S Elmwood Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bushfire Theatre of Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Paul Robeson House and Museum
Museum
A-Space
Theatre Arts
Nitre Hall
Museum
Haverford High School Stadium
Stadium
Bartram's Garden
Attraction
John Heinz Environmental Education Center
Museum
American Bandstand
Attraction
Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy
Museum
Oasis Gentlemen's Club
Nightclub
Wynnewood Lanes
Bowling Alley
Vanity Grand
Nightclub
Sproul Lanes
Bowling Alley
Hamilton Mansion
Museum
Purple Orchid
Nightclub
The Rotunda
Theatre Arts
Cinemark University City Penn 6
Cinema
Food and Drink (4) C+
The Avenue Delicatessen
Deli
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sugar Shack
Sweets
Zesty Pizza
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bobs Pizza & Chicken
Deli
Galway's Pub
Bar
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Falafel
Fast Food
Rudy's Tavern
Bar
Georges Water Ice
Fast Food
New China
Fast Food
Upper Darby Beverage Co.
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chef Spot
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Civera's Deli
Deli
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sharon Community Center
Community Centre
Holy Temple Community Center
Community Centre
The Cedar Works
Community Centre
8 Limbs Academy
Gym
Southwest Police Athletic League
Community Centre
West Philadelphia YMCA
Community Centre
West Philadelphia YMCA
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Star Harbor Senior Community
Community Centre
Iron Sport Gym
Gym
E R Tustin Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Mill Creek Community Center
Community Centre
Lucien Blackwell Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) C-
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer of Upper Darby
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Produce Junction
Grocery Store
Signature Bonz
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Island Supermarket
Grocery Store
West Africa International Grocery
Grocery Store
Five Star Supermarket
Grocery Store
Southwest Live Poultry
Butcher
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Cousins
Grocery Store
Produce Junction
Grocery Store
Pagano's Italian Specialties
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Four Seasons
Butcher
Parks (9) A+
Reservoir Park
Park
Sycamore Park
Park
Marlyn Park
Park
Shrigley Park
Park
Hays Park
Park
Pennock Woods Park
Park
Interboro Park
Park
Belmont Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Beverly Hills Recreation Area
Park
Lansdowne YMCA
Park
Kent Park
Park
Yeadon Comm. Park
Park
Clifton Heights Park
Park
Clifton Heights Park
Park
Naylors Run City Park Playground
Playground
Garrett Park
Park
Naylors Run City Park
Park
Naylors Run Park
Park
Drexel Park
Park
Garrett Park
Park
69th Street Recreation Area
Park
Cargdington Recreation Area
Park
Collingdale Park
Park
Cobbs Creek Park
Park
Shops (4) C+
Wawa
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bonnie's Wonder Gardens
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Queen's African Hair Braiding Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Stop 'N Go Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Burlington
Department Store
Foot Locker
Shoes
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 17.4% take public transportation in Lansdowne.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Lansdowne Av & Lacrosse Av
Bus Stop
Lansdowne Av & Lacrosse Av
Bus Stop
Lansdowne
Transit Station
Gladstone
Transit Station
Lansdowne Avenue
Transit Stop
Lansdowne Avenue
Transit Stop
Drexel Park
Transit Stop
Drexel Park
Transit Stop
Congress Avenue
Transit Stop
Congress Avenue
Transit Stop
Irvington Road
Transit Stop
Irvington Road
Transit Stop
Drexel Hill Junction
Transit Stop
Beverly Boulevard
Transit Stop
Drexel Hill Junction
Transit Stop
Beverly Boulevard
Transit Stop
42, 107, 109
Bus Stop
108
Bus Stop
108
Bus Stop
Hilltop Road
Transit Stop
Fernwood-Yeadon
Transit Station
42
Bus Stop
Garrettford
Transit Stop
Garrettford
Transit Stop
Hilltop Road
Transit Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.4% A
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Lansdowne is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Lansdowne crime rates are 1,668 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,403 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
265 crimes per 100k B
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employment B

The median income in Lansdowne is $63,224 - which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$63,224 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lansdowne Police Department
Police
Lansdowne Fire Station
Fire Station
East Lansdowne Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
East Lansdowne Police Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
AmeriDental Group
Dentist
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Garrettford Drexel Hill Station Fire Station
Fire Station
Yeadon Fire Station
Fire Station
Yeadon Police Department
Police
Clifton Heights Police Department
Police
Aldan Police Department
Police
Clifton Heights Borough Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cardington-Stonehurst Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Darby Police Department
Police
Civillico Family Dentistry
Dentist
Upper Darby Fire Company
Fire Station
Highland Park Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Collingdale Company 2 Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Collingdale Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Lansdowne home prices are $162,200 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$162,200 C
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Lansdowne graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Lansdowne Friends School
Ardmore Avenue Sch
Vision Academy Charter School
Charles Kelly El Sch
East Lansdowne El Sch
Beverly Hills Ms
Holy Child Academy
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls
Sonshine Christian Academy
Bywood El Sch
Garrettford El Sch
Stonehurst Hills El Sch
Park Lane El Sch
St Andrew School
The Nicholas School
W B Evans Magnet Sch
Aldan El Sch
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Drexel Hill Ms
Bell Avenue School
Anderson Add B Sch
Fairy Tale Academy
Ted Direnzo Montessori School
Tiny Miracles Learning Center
St Mark'S Christian School
High Schools (1) C-
Penn Wood Hs
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Hs
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls
Upper Darby Shs
Motivation Hs
Christ Academy
Sayre William L Ms
Academy Park Hs
Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Cs
Stratford Friends School
St Dorothy School
Liberty Baptist Academy
Bartram John - Main
Mastery Cs - Hardy Williams
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Friends Central School
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs
The Workshop School
Haverford Shs
West Philadelphia Hs
The Mill Creek School
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo
Springfield Hs
Overbrook Hs
Mastery Cs -Shoemaker Campus
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ratings D

Lansdowne has an overall rating of 55% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Lansdowne, PA Area Guide

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Lansdowne Area Facts

  • Lansdowne has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lansdowne crime rates are 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Lansdowne is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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An honest review of Lansdowne 3.5 rating By futuregrumpygrandpa ( Sep 29, 2014) Lansdowne is one of the few places that is still affordable in the area. There is one major reason this is so, but later for that. My wife and I purchased a home on the west side of Lansdowne Ave. in 2009. We used to live in Philly and found that it was time to settle down and li ...Read More ve a quieter lifestyle. Quiet it is here! Many of our neighbors have lived in their homes for decades and the rest are made up of late 20's to mid 30's professionals from the city -- just like us.

On my street, and every street that I frequent everyone seems to take care and pride in their lawn and home.

Mass transit is excellent here, but can be pricey in my opinion. It's a 15 minute walk from my home to the Regional Rail station (Gladstone) which will take you to all of the major stops in Philly, and west out toward Media. On that walk there are several bus stops that'll take you to 69th St. Station, or deeper into 'burbs. There is also Lansdowne Station which is in the heart of the town.

I feel very safe here. Every night I go for a run (around 9-10pm) and have encountered no issues. I encounter fellow neighbors who are out walking their dog or power walking. However, I have heard of a rash of bicycle thefts in the area and some minor youth tomfoolery once and a while. A major issue that happened recently is arson at the high school. It is a shame that they still have not caught the person who set the school on fire.

Lansdowne is unique in that it has a main street with shops and restaurants. Drexel Hill, Yeadon, or any of the surrounding communities do not have this. The main street (Lansdowne Ave.) seems to be on the up, especially since 2009. Several restaurants/stores have opened and some have closed, but overall I see positive changes. There's a group behind the restoration of the theatre, a farmer's market, and if Lansdowne gets too sleepy for you Philadelphia is only 20 minutes away (train ride). Could be up to 40-45min via Baltimore Ave. especially if you get stuck behind a trolley. It's also not the most pleasant of drives, but since 2009 (and earlier) University City/West Philly has been gentrifying outward.

There are plenty of parks in the area. Mostly smaller, and there are some that don't even appear to be usable due to almost swamp-like conditions. The bigger parks have a baseball diamond, pavilion, and some have playground equipment.

In contrast to the previous reviewer, services are acceptable. True, trash comes once a week, as does recycling. I have felt that trash pickup more than once a week was excessive anyway. Plus, they come to where you have your cans. You don't have to put the trash on the curb. Bulk trash pickup is often (a couple times a month) and is most often free. I've put out many pieces of furniture on the curb and have never paid a fee or run into any problem with them not taking it. Snow removal is OK. I agree that they could do a better job of plowing each street. All of the main arteries are fine, but some streets can become like a skating rink.

The school district is bad. Homes are cheap here, taxes are a bit high, and the school district is disappointing. My wife and I do not have any kids, but through our neighbors we have learned that the Ardmore Ave. Elementary school is actually fine. However, you may want to consider alternatives when your child reaches high school. It is not academically rigorous, and there are several times throughout the year where the police are called to the school for various infractions, involving fights and drugs.

To get out of the area is difficult. There are only a few major roads out of Lansdowne -- Baltimore Ave, Rt. 1 via State Road. All of these are clogged in the morning and on the weekend. People fly down side streets to try to be crafty and avoid the traffic and lights. Stops signs are run frequently in the area and pedestrians always have to be cautious when crossing any street here. I've had several close calls to people not paying attention or by just being plain jerks because they had to wait 3 extra seconds for me to legally cross the road.

Overall, I think Lansdowne is a good place to live and I do recommend it to other people. Especially those who are trying to get far enough away from the city for a quieter life, but also close enough to get down and party on the weekends. Again, the schools are not good, but are fine up until high school. Traffic stinks. The shops in the downtown are great, especially the gelato place and record store (which has a small performance area). I welcome all my fellow Philadelphians to consider Lansdowne as a place to purchase your first home! Read Less
LANSDOWNE SUCKS 0.5 rating By MR SPADY ( Jan 04, 2014) I HAVE LIVED HERE SINCE 2002 AND AT FIRST IT WAS GREAT IN SPITE OF THE HIGH TAXES AND VERY POOR SCHOOLS.IT WAS NICE AND FRIENDLY AND REALLY HAD THAT SUBURBAN FEEL TO IT.SINCE THEN TAXES HAVE GONE THRU THE ROOF AND THE SERVICES HAVE GOTTEN WORSE.WE USED TO HAVE TWO TRASH PICK UPS ...Read More A WEEK NOW WE HAVE ONE.THEY USE ON OF THOSE DAYS TO RE CYCLE NOW AND IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY.PLUS DO NOT LET IT SNOW BECAUSE YOUR STREET WILL NOT GET PLOWED. I MEAN ON MAJOR STREETS WHERE THE BUSES RUN.I WISH I COULD SHARE PICTURES TO LET YOU SEE WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT.AND THE PEOPLE JUST DO NOT HAVE THE SAME PRIDE IN THEIR PROPERTY. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lansdowne? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Reservoir Park
      Sycamore Park
      Marlyn Park
      Shrigley Park
      Hays Park
      Pennock Woods Park
      Interboro Park
      Belmont Park

      Entertainment

      Lansdowne Theater
      Centrix
      Studio Movie Grill
      The Tower Theater
      V&S Elmwood Lanes
      Bushfire Theatre of Performing Arts
      Paul Robeson House and Museum
      A-Space

      Food & Drink

      The Avenue Delicatessen
      Papa John's
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Sugar Shack
      Zesty Pizza
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lansdowne? Of all people who commute, 17.4% take public transportation in Lansdowne.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lansdowne? The cost of living in Lansdowne is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Lansdowne
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lansdowne? Lansdowne crime rates are 1,668, which are 5% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,668 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Lansdowne? The median income in Lansdowne is $63,224 which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $63,22414% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,84624% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lansdowne a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lansdowne home prices? Lansdowne home prices are $162,200 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $162,20012% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06212% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      1% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Lansdowne have good schools? The Lansdowne graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Lansdowne a good place to live? Lansdowne has an overall rating of 55% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      2 total surveys

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