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Rebuilding community in West Philadelphia
Named for Philadelphia’s Mill Creek, this urban community has a rich history of resilience. The creek initially powered local lumber companies and gristmills until it was buried in the late 19th century to improve the city’s sewer system. The system collapsed in 1961, swallowing four houses and ultimately condemning over 100 homes in the neighborhood. Today, the neighborhood continues to rebuild with the help of community leaders. “I’ve lived here all my life. My family moved up from the Antebellum South over 120 years ago and migrated to the area in search of greater opportunities. After years and years of disinvestment in the community, I personally have a big interest in preserving the African American community’s legacy and hopefully inspiring people to take pride in their community,” says Abdul-Rahim Muhammad, a lifelong resident of West Philadelphia and founder of the New Africa Center. The New Africa Center is a museum dedicated to preserving the area’s African American history along Lancaster Avenue, a historic corridor and symbol of revitalization in West Philadelphia.
Mill Creek residents cool off in summer at the community pool.
Mill Creek is located in West Philadelphia, only 5 miles from Center City.
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Classic rowhomes and twin homes
Blocks of rowhomes fill most of the neighborhood’s gridded streets. Most homes were built around the 1920s and have central bay windows, covered front porches and elevated yards with steps leading from the sidewalk to their stoops. Homebuyers will also find twin homes with stone siding and small front porticos. While some homes are over 100 years old, many have undergone recent renovations and feature updated kitchens, new appliances and central air conditioning. “They are doing a lot of renovations in Mill Creek. They’re restoring a lot of the older homes and really turning them around,” says Elaine Jerome, a Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line who has over 16 years of experience in real estate. In the southeastern corner of the neighborhood are the Lucien E. Blackwell Homes, 105 subsidized rowhomes built in the early 2000s to replace the neighborhood’s old low-rise units. Prices for single-family homes range from around $60,000 for a two-bedroom rowhome in need of repair to about $280,000 for a recently renovated twin home. First-time homebuyers may qualify for the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s new Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Increasing Homeownership program, which provides financial education and up to $25,000 in grants. Mill Creek has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4. This overall Crime Score is largely driven by higher-than-average scores for violent crimes.
3 story twin homes in Mill Creek offer more privacy over neighborhood row homes.
Escape the summer heat under the covered front porch of a Mill Creek row home.
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SEPTA provides local bus and trolley service
Mill Creek is in the heart of West Philadelphia and just south of U.S. Route 30. The thoroughfare connects to Interstate 76 and provides easy access to Center City, which is about 4 miles east across the Schuylkill River and is Philadelphia’s central business district. SEPTA provides local bus service to the community. Residents can also head east to Lancaster Avenue and hop on SEPTA Route 10, a trolley line that connects to the local universities in University City, among other places. Philadelphia International Airport is less than 10 miles south.
SEPTA Trolley Lancaster Ave
This SEPTA Market Frankford Line at 46th Street to get around in the Mill Creek.
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Overbrook High School boasts famous alumni
Most students in the neighborhood begin their education at the James Rhoads School, which serves grades K-8 and earned a C-minus from Niche. Teens go on to attend the D-plus-rated Overbrook High School, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its Gothic Revival architecture and is known as The Castle on the Hill. Overbrook is notable for its famous alumni, including actor Will Smith and NBA player Wilt Chamberlain. Teens can enroll in Overbrook’s dual enrollment program and earn college credit from the nearby Community College of Philadelphia. Mill Creek is about 2 miles northwest of University City – home of Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Overbrook High School serves teenagers in grades 9-12 both in and near the Overbrook, PA region.
James Rhoads Elementary recently upgraded to new playgrounds and basketball hoops in Mill Creek.
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Favorites on Lancaster Avenue and local farm
Restaurants line Lancaster Avenue, which bisects the northeastern corner of the neighborhood. Supreme Oasis Bakery & Deli is known for its vegan twist on classic soul food dishes and homemade desserts like the Supreme Bean Pie. Further north, Alaska King Crab House serves generous seafood platters, and White Horse Tavern is a casual bar where residents can play pool and order American classics. For groceries, Aldi is less than a mile south of Mill Creek. Residents can also pick up fresh produce at the Mill Creek Urban Farm, a local farm that works to supply low-cost and sustainable food to the community.
Stop into Quality Taste Jamaican on Lancaster Ave near Mill Creek to pick up a quick lunch.
Mill Creek Urban Farm supplies the community with low-cost produce grown in the neighborhood.
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Recreation centers and an established community garden
The Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center is in the heart of Mill Creek. The center has a computer lab and offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including a playground, basketball courts and an outdoor pool. Next door is the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center, where residents have access to a gymnasium, community room and a variety of programming for all ages. The neighborhood is also home to an award-winning community garden. Known as Aspen Farms, the garden started in 1975 as residents worked to fill vacant lots in the neighborhood. Today, the garden sits next to Mill Creek Urban Farm and features 30 plots where locals grow everything from tomatoes to vibrant flowers.
Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center is a new 12,300-square-foot facility in M ill Creek.
Practice your green thumb in Mill Creek at the community Aspen Farms garden.
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Festivities at the local community center
The Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center hosts various community events. Neighbors gather for movie nights, community history walks and more. The center also hosts food drives for residents in need.
Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center pool is open in the summer in the Mill Creek neighborhood.
Bright murals in Mill Creek run along N 48th Street.
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Proximity to an award-winning hospital
Residents are less than two miles northwest of the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Locally known as Presby, the hospital is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and has a Level I trauma center.
Children's Hospital Karabots Care Center is located in the Mill Creek neighborhood.
Mill Creek sits between 44th and 52nd Streets, north of Market Street and south of Girard Ave.
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Parks in this Area
Fairmount Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Clara Muhammad Square
Picnic Area
Playground
Walking Paths
West Mill Creek Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Playground
Vidas Athletic Complex
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Lee Cultural Center Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Conestoga Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
22 min drive
Subway
Lancaster Avenue And 47Th Street
Subway
Lancaster Avenue And Wyalusing Avenue
Subway
Lancaster Avenue And 44Th Street
Subway
Lancaster Avenue And 45Th Street
Subway
Lancaster Avenue And 48Th Street
Bus
48th St & Fairmount Av
Bus
48th St & Aspen St
Bus
48th St & Brown St
Bus
52nd St & Haverford Av - Fs
Bus
Haverford Av & 49th St
Bus
Aspen St & 46th St
Bus
46th St & Fairmount Av
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.09 Reviews
3.0Niche User
6/2/2015Niche Review
There are old houses in my area that are vacant and need to be fixed up.
3.0Niche User
6/2/2015Niche Review
There is a community gym that is indoor. The people are somewhat physically active. The males play basket ball a lot in winter some and a lot in the summer.
3.0Niche User
6/2/2015Niche Review
It's okay, but you still have to be caution what area you walk by yourself
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mill Creek
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mill Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mill Creek, Philadelphia sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mill Creek, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $437,600, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,664
Median Age
38
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,640
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,379
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.7%
College Graduates
10.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
