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A close community in South Philly
In South Philadelphia, Whitman is a small urban neighborhood where neighbors not only live close to each other in rowhouses, but are close in community spirit. “It’s a tight-knit community with a strong mix of blue-collar and white-collar people,” says Mark Kapczynski, President of the Whitman Council.” Everyone knows each other here, and we look out for each other.” That community bond has led many people to call Whitman their permanent home. Kapczynksi, who has lived most of his life in Whitman, says, “I’m 62, and I still hang out with people I went to grade school with. That bond. That closeness. That camaraderie of the community is what makes people stay.” The neighborhood blocks are met with convenient shopping centers, community parks and one of the most famous cheesesteak spots in Philadelphia.
Wolf Burger in Whitman serves gourmet burgers with a full bar.
Look out over pier 68 along the Delaware River as ships pass by.
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Errands are a breeze in Whitman with all the nearby shops being in one location.
Shopping centers, cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches
Residents have lots of convenient shopping and dining options. Whitman Plaza offers several retailers, a ShopRite grocery store and many restaurants. Tony and Nick’s Steaks is without a doubt one of the most popular spots to get a cheesesteak in all of Philadelphia, where it’s common to wait in a long line. The nationally acclaimed restaurant draws in massive crowds for its whiz-topped thinly sliced ribeye cheesesteaks. John’s Roast Pork is another Philly favorite. It also serves cheesesteaks but is most famous for its roast pork sandwich. It’s located in Pennsport, a highly commercialized strip by the Delaware River with several major retailers.
Snag a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak in Whitman at Tony and Nick's.
Delaware River pier and small neighborhood parks
In Pennsport, locals can walk down the Delaware River Trail to fish or have a picnic at Pier 68. Smaller community parks are set up in the middle of the neighborhood within walking distance of most rowhouses. Kids enjoy burning energy at Burke Playground, whether on the roller hockey rink, basketball courts or the jungle gym. Mifflin Square Park is another popular spot to bring kids, especially to cool off in the sprinklers. Locals can also go for a swim in the public pool at Murphy Recreation Center, which also has basketball courts, ball fields and an indoor gymnasium.
Community events and Philly sports
Most of the neighborhood’s community events are held at Mifflin Square Park, one of the most popular being the annual Christmas party, where the councilman comes and dresses up as Santa. Whitman is one of the most ideal places to live for Philadelphia sports fans. Locals can easily cheer on the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers with a two-mile trip to the three stadiums at Philadelphia Sports Complex. Live! Casino is just steps away from the stadiums where visitors can place their bets, go out to eat or enjoy live music and dance the night away. The casino and sports don’t just add entertainment value to the neighborhood, though. Real estate agent Mario Tropea, of Keller Williams Philly, says, “A lot of people in Whitman work at the stadiums and casino.” The Philadelphia Navy Yard is also just a mile south, which Tropea says employs hundreds of thousands of employees.
Play some pickup basketball in Whitman on the courts at Mifflin Square Park.
Take the family out for a day at the Ballpark to cheer on the Phillies near Whitman.
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Blocks of 1920s rowhouses
This predominantly residential neighborhood is made up of blocks of rowhouses, most of which were built in the 1920s. Whitman’s rowhouses tend to offer two to three bedrooms with about 900 to 1,200 square feet of living space and small fenced-in back patios. They sell for around $250,000 to $350,000 with completely new renovations. Those looking for a project can find fixer-uppers for around $175,000 to $200,000. With Whitman being a very dense neighborhood, rowhouses do not come with driveways, so locals park in the street.
Brick row homes sit next to stucco exteriors on the streets of Whitman.
Whitman is famous for classic Philadelphia row homes with string lights across streets all year.
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ESL program at Furness High School
A majority of kindergarten through eighth-grade students attend George Sharswood School, which gets a C grade from Niche. Some who live on the south side of Whitman attend C-minus-graded John Taggart School. Students from Sharswood and Taggart go on to C-graded Horace Furness High School, where about half of the student population in 2023 enrolled in the high school’s English as a Second Language program.
Large sidewalks make walking to George W. Sharswood School in Philadelphia safe.
Prepare for college academics in Whitman at Horace Furness High School.
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SEPTA buses and access to I-95
Whitman is served by SEPTA, which offers bus routes throughout Whitman and surrounding neighborhoods. Commuters also have easy access to Interstate 95, which they can take 4 miles north to Center City or 7 miles west to Philadelphia International Airport.
Get around the rest of Philadelphia from Whitman on a Septa bus.
The Delaware River and all of its amenities are a quick walk from the Whitman neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Mifflin Square Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Dickinson Square Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Burke Playground
Basketball
Playground
Pier 68
Fishing
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Ford Playground
Playground
Karen Donnelly Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Murphy Recreation Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Whitman
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Whitman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whitman, Philadelphia sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Whitman, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $250,000, up 1% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,325
Median Age
39
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,703
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,860
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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