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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 11,534
Population Density 5,754 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 5,930
Male Population 5,604
Median Age 39.57 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 55%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College PENNSYLVANIA INST OF TECH
Distance to PENNSYLVANIA INST OF TECH 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WIDENER UNIVERSITY
Distance to WIDENER UNIVERSITY 2 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 4,591
Family Households 2,862
Average Family Size 3.32
Average Household Income $61,579
Median Household Income $57,212
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 55%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.51
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.75
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.98
Murder Risk (County) 0.72
Rape Risk (County) 0.93
Robbery Risk 0.90
Assault Risk (County) 1.64
Property Risk (County) 0.67
Burglary Risk (County) 0.45
Larceny Risk (County) 0.71
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.71

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85.5° F
Average January Low Temperature 25.5° F
Annual Precipitation 42.05 inches
Air Pollution Index 97% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport PHILADELPHIA INTL
Distance to PHILADELPHIA INTL 5 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team PHILADELPHIA 76ERS / PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Distance to PHILADELPHIA 76ERS / PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 8 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
RIDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8400 FREE ST, RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5333 CONSTITUTION AVE, RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
LEEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5620 E CHESTER PIKE, RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
SS MADELINE & ROSE SCHOOLK - 8500 TOME ST, RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSFIRST CORNERSTONE BANK160 MORTON AVE RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
BANKSM & T BANK11 E HINCKLEY AVE RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK9 E HINCKLEY AVE RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
HOSPITALSCROZER-KEYSTONE HOSPITALS175 E CHESTER PIKE RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
HOSPITALSTAYLOR HOSPITAL175 E CHESTER PIKE RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
HOSPITALSTAYLOR HOSPITAL LABORATORY175 E CHESTER PIKE RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
19078156$187,000$196,351
Displaying 1-6 of 6 in $200-500k range
Better than new, colonial style home in the very desirable "Ridley Lake Area". Outstanding features include: maintenance free stone/vinyl exterior, dimensional shingle roof, large fenced rear yard, shed, patio, front porch, private drive, entrance foyer, powder room w/ pedestal sink, large eat-in kitchen w/ 42" cabinets and counter bar to formal dining room, family room w/ tray ceiling and gas fireplace, full finished basement with exit to rear yard, spacious master suite w/ large closet & private bath, 2 generous sized additional bedrooms, turned staircase, high efficiency gas heat w/ central air conditioning, drop stair to attic storage, and much more!
 614 Gilbert Rd
 RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$314,900
Come see this 5 bedroom 2.1 bath colonial features include: large living room w/working fireplace, formal dining romm w/built in buffet, modern kitchen w/attached LR and first floor powder room. 2nd floor offers master suite w/bath, 2 additional bedrooms and a hall bath. 3rd floor offers 2 large bedrooms. Full basement parcially finished w/laundry room. Laundry chute from 3rd floor to basement. Exterior offers shade trees and large fenced in yard. This property is being sold as-is. All offers will be contingent upon a third party mortgage approval. Inspect and make serious offer today.
 100 Delaware Ave
 RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$289,900
Almost new colonial on a cul de sac street. This house features a formal dining room, large eat in kitchen, first floor powder room, wooden deck and full walk out basement. The basement has sliding glass doors that lead to the pool in the back yard. The basement is ready to be finished with the plumbing roughed in for an additional bathroom. Other features include a large master bedroom with a master bath and walk in closet. Move right into this practically new house.
 24 E Belair Rd
 RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$259,900
Nice 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths in Ridley Park Borough. Brick exterior for easy maintenance. The living room is very large with a fireplace and big window looking out to a lovely back yard. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and one bath. Hardwood floors are throughout the house underneath the carpeting. You can't beat the location of this great home. It is around the bend from the CrumLyne train station. Easy access to I95 or I476.
 
 Ridley Park, PA 19078
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$239,900
Very desirable brick Home close to Ridley Lake. Recently renovated with new Heater & Central Air, new windows & siding, new kitchen & appliances, new paint & carpet, refinished hardwood in LR & DR, even the yard has been re-graded & seeded. Just move right in! Home Warranty included!
 326 Shaw Rd
 RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$219,900
Opportunity is knocking in the Borough of Ridley Park! A minor "makeover" can make this niuse YOUR HOME! Built in the 1950's this two story, brick colonial sits on a larger than typical 75'x100' lot. Features include: brick construction, vinyl replacement windows, LR w/ fireplace, E-I Kitchen, Family Room w/ access to small deck, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Full daylight basement has great potential. The home is situated in the Ridley School District in close proximity to major highways, public transportation, shopping centers, employment areas, and parks. Center City Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport, and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are jus tminutes away!
 106 Riverview Ave
 RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$209,900


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