Livability Score

71
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dining Car
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mr.Wish
Coffee Shop
Pied Out Bakeshop/Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Glen Foerd Mansion
Museum
United Artists
Cinema
AMC Woodhaven 10
Cinema
Charles Martin Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Andalusia Mansion
Museum
AMC Philadelphia Mills 14
Cinema
Council Rock
Attraction
Ryerss Museum & Library
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cottman Beverage
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Leneghans Pub
Bar
Philly Pretzel Factory
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Taco Bell / Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Angela's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Krewstown Beer And Beverage
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (4) C-
Penn-Crisp Inc
Gym
Winchester Swim Club
Gym
Fusion Gyms
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Northeast Racquet Club & Fitness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Giant Fitness
Gym
SPIN Community & Fitness Center
Community Centre
KleinLife
Community Centre
World Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Rami Elite
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
PJP Marketplace
Grocery Store
NetCost Market
Grocery Store
GNC General Nutrition Center
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ACME Markets
Grocery Store
Philly Pretzel
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
House of Kosher
Grocery Store
Petrovsky Market
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme Markets
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Michele's Family Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Hung Vuong Food Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Schenk's Family Bakery
Bakery
Keller's Food Market
Grocery Store
Evergreen Market
Grocery Store
Penn Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Holme Crispin Park
Park
Thomas Holme Playground
Playground
Frank McArdle Memorial Recreation Center
Park
Butterfly Park
Park
Torresdale Playground
Playground
Jacobs Playground
Playground
George Jacobs Playground
Park
Frankford & Pennypack Park
Park
James Ramp Playground
Playground
Trumbette Playground
Park
Thomas Mitchell Playground
Playground
Fluehr Park
Park
Pennypack Park
Park
Pleasant Hill Park
Park
Picariello Playground
Playground
Rambler Playground
Playground
Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground Woods
Park
Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Park
Bradford Park
Park
Pennypack on the Delaware
Park
Russo Park
Park
Chalfont Playground
Playground
Calvary AA Field
Park
Mullin Playground
Playground
Mayfair Park
Park
Shops (11) D-
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Mealey's
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Forman Mills
Department Store
Skechers
Shoes
Classic Jewelers
Fashion
Snipes
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
European Wax Center
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Walmart
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Al's Corner Deli and Catering Services
Convenience Store
Vince's Deli
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Best Buy
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mount Airy (A+)

2. Girard Estates (A+)

3. Strawberry Mansion (A+)

4. Germantown (A+)

5. Manayunk (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.7% take public transportation in Academy Gardens.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
20 bus
Bus Stop
66
Bus Stop
Torresdale
Transit Station
Holmesburg Junction
Transit Station
Tacony
Transit Station
Cinnaminson
Transit Station
Riverside
Transit Station
Cornwells Heights
Transit Station
Delanco
Transit Station
Riverton
Transit Station
Fox Chase
Transit Station
Ryers
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.7% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Academy Gardens (A+)

2. Cedar Brook (A+)

3. Elmwood (A+)

4. Fox Chase (A+)

5. Holmesburry-Torresdale (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Academy Gardens is 103/100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Fairhill (A+)

2. Alleghany West (A+)

3. Tioga-Nicetown (A+)

4. Harrowgate (A+)

5. Hartranft (A+)

crime C-

Academy Gardens crime rates are 2,186 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,776 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
410 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bustleton (B)

2. Chestnut Hill (C+)

3. Somerton (C+)

4. Fox Chase (C)

5. Academy Gardens (C-)

employment A+

The median income in Academy Gardens is $71,325 - which is 30% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$71,325 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. City Center East (A+)

2. City Center West (A+)

3. Academy Gardens (A+)

4. Fox Chase (A+)

5. Marconi Plaza-Packer Park (A+)

health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Premiere Dental of Northeast
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 46
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Nazareth Hospital
Hospital
Philadelphia Company 18 Fire Station
Fire Station
Philadelphia Police 8th District
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Company 36 and Ladder 20 Fire Station
Fire Station
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
SPIN
Clinic
Absolute Smile
Dentist
Philadelphia Police Department 7th District
Police
Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 62
Fire Station
MNAP
Clinic
Alliance Physician Association
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Apex Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Einstein Center One
Clinic
Philadelphia Company 22 Fire Station
Fire Station
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Health Center 10
Clinic
A+ Pain Management
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Belmont (A)

2. Brewerytown (A)

3. City Center East (A)

4. City Center West (A)

5. Cobbs Creek (A)

housing A

Academy Gardens home prices are $193,067 - which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$193,067 B
Home Appreciation Rate
-7% D
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Fishtown (A+)

2. Brewerytown (A+)

3. Wynnefield (A+)

4. Roxborough (A+)

5. Manayunk (A+)

schools D+

The Academy Gardens graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Holme Thomas Sch
Pollock Robert B Sch
St Jerome School
St Dominic School
All Saints Episcopal School
Brown Joseph H Sch
Christ The King Elementary School
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten
John Hancock Demonstration Sch
Nazareth Academy Grade School
Holmesburg Christian Academy
Politz Hebrew Academy
Frank Anne Sch
New Foundations Cs
Farrell Louis H Sch
Forrest Edwin Sch
Our Lady Of Calvary School
Rhawnhurst Sch
St Matthew
St Martha Elementary School
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch
The Gan
Mayfair Sch
Northeast Central Christian School
Tacony Academy Charter School
High Schools (0) F
Father Judge High School
Nazareth Academy High School
New Foundations Cs
Lincoln Hs
Swenson Arts & Technology Hs
Archbishop Ryan High School
St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
Tacony Academy Charter School
Philadelphia Academy Cs
Delat School
Northeast Hs
Washington George Hs
Nhs School-Woodhaven
Mast Community Charter School
The Bridge
Riverside High School
School Lane Cs
Cinnaminson High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Manayunk (A+)

2. Riverfront (A+)

3. City Center West (A+)

4. City Center East (A)

5. Fairmount-Spring Garden (B+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Harrowgate (A+)

2. City Center East (A+)

3. Mount Airy (A+)

4. South Philadelphia (A+)

5. Roxborough (A+)

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  • Academy Gardens has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Academy Gardens crime rates are 59% lower than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Academy Gardens is 1% higher than the Philadelphia average
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Holme Crispin Park
      Thomas Holme Playground
      Frank McArdle Memorial Recreation Center
      Butterfly Park
      Torresdale Playground
      Jacobs Playground
      George Jacobs Playground
      Frankford & Pennypack Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      Glen Foerd Mansion
      United Artists
      AMC Woodhaven 10
      Charles Martin Memorial Stadium
      Andalusia Mansion
      AMC Philadelphia Mills 14
      Council Rock

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      KFC
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Checkers
      Chipotle
      Chick-fil-A

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Academy Gardens? Of all people who commute, 13.7% take public transportation in Academy Gardens.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Academy Gardens? The cost of living in Academy Gardens is 103/100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Academy Gardens
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Philadelphia
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Academy Gardens? Academy Gardens crime rates are 2,186, which are 24% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,186 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      34%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Academy Gardens? The median income in Academy Gardens is $71,325 which is 30% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $71,32529% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,53519% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Academy Gardens a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wills Eye Hospital
      Kindred Hospital South Philadelphia
      Kensington Hospital
      Rite Options
      Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
      Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
      Shriners Hospitals for Children

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Hortense T. Moss Health Center
      American College of Physicians
      Rhino Chiropractic
      Eye Institute of Pennsylvania
      Drexel Student Health
      Bruce Hopper, MD
      Einstein Emergency Room
      Dr. Ali Albert Anaim

      A Housing

      What are Academy Gardens home prices? Academy Gardens home prices are $193,067 - which is 15% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $193,0675% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9391% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Academy Gardens have good schools? The Academy Gardens graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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