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Urban residential community with verdant retreats
Bordered by the expansive Wissahickon Valley Park, known for miles of scenic hiking trails, Wissahickon is a small urban residential community in northwest Philadelphia. On any given day, locals can explore restaurants and breweries in neighboring Manayunk, also called the yunk, escape the city with a creekside stroll, or enjoy a quiet evening at home. “Everybody knows it’s crick,” says Lisa Murphy, a local Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. “You would say to your friends, ‘I’m taking a walk back to the crick.’” Blending suburban notes atop its urban underpinnings, this community offers a quaint escape about 8 miles from Center City’s bustling streets.
Take a ride through the miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park, bordering Wissahickon.
Wissahickon is a quick train ride to Center City Philadelphia.
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Miles of trails at Wissahickon Valley Park
La Noce is a small, shaded pocket park with a playground packed with kids after school. Yet the community’s real gem is the 1,800-acre Wissahickon Valley Park. “It’s a super popular spot for runners and bikers,” says Suzi King, local Realtor with Keller Williams Real Estate Media, who has 20 years of experience in the area. The park boasts dozens of trails stretching for miles that offer an urban escape. Residents can climb up 100 granite steps along Freeland Avenue to reach the Wissahickon Bike Trail, a paved creekside path. Others can explore one of the various rugged dirt trails, like Lover’s Leap, or one of the many historic landmarks scattered throughout. The Monastery Stables also keep the equestrian history in the area alive and well. For a different greenery scene, the member-based Walnut Lane Golf Course is on the western side of Wissahickon Valley. The highly rated Legacy Youth Tennis and Education facility and indoor sports courts at Gustine Recreation Center are also close by.
Vally Green trails in Wissahickon is perfect for a long horse ride.
Enjoy luxury living on Schuylkill River at the BridgeFive Condominiums in Wissahickon.
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20th-century stone and brick townhomes
Wissahickon’s history is seen throughout the community’s architecture, with most homes dating back to the early 1900s. The community is evenly split between renters and owners, boasting a mix of apartment complexes and single-family homes. City streets shadowed by towering oak trees are lined by rows of brick and stone townhouses. Prices for these can range from the $200,000s for a move-in ready but outdated three-bedroom to $600,000s for a newly renovated four-bedroom. Other road give way to twin duplexes with stately columns and small but welcoming front porches within the same price range. Many properties feature fenced-in backyards, and street parking is the norm, but a few enjoy private driveways. Stand-alone colonials and Victorian-style homes are few and far between, with prices ranging from the $300,000s to the mid $500,000s. BridgeFive Condominium also has two-bedroom units within the $200,000s.
3 story stone colonial style duplexes offer affordable living options in Wissahickon.
Single family homes in Wissahickon come in the shape of 2 story brick colonials with small yards
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Breweries and eateries along Main Street
Wissahickon is home to a few local spots like C&C Creamery, formerly the Custard Stand. Since 1951, it’s been a community staple known for some of the city’s best custard and water ice. Locals can fuel up for the day at Unity Java or grab a sweet pastry from The Biscuit Lady. Dawson Street Pub is the neighborhood bar with nightly live music, and Wissahickon Brewing Company. “Manayunk Brewing Company is more popular,” King says. “It has an outdoor area that overlooks the river.” Bark Social is another favorite spot for furry friends to play while enjoying a craft cocktail. “They are fairly new and super popular. I cannot wait to take my puppy there,” King says. From here, a short walk along the Pencoyd Bridge leads to The Landing Kitchen, an eatery known for its burgers and riverside views. Farther west, Main Street turns into a vibrant and bustling corridor in neighboring Manayunk, brimming with small art studios, retail boutiques, breweries and eateries. “They have a really good Roaster Beet Salad,” Murphy says. Other spots like The Goat’s Beard and The Couch Tomato Café & Bistro are popular date night getaways. Ridge Avenue features retailers like ACME Markets, ShopRite of Roxborough and Target for weekly essentials.
C&C Creamery in Wissahickon a neighborhood favourite to grab a cone and watch the sunset.
Stop in to Wissahickon Brewery for some corn hole competition with local craft beers.
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Historic landmarks and events around Wissahickon
Wissahickon residents can enjoy a range of both annual events and historic sites. Historic Rittenhouse Town, located within the expansive Wissahickon Valley Park, is home to America’s first paper mill. Founded in 1960, this small village seeps with history, as preserved historic buildings provide a glimpse into the past. The Mann Center, an outdoor concert venue, features live performances in Fairmount Park across the Schuylkill River, King notes. Apart from sports courts and ropes courses at Treetop Quest, Fairmount Park is also home to historical landmarks and museums like the Underground Railroad Museum and the Please Touch Museum. In the fall, nearby Roxborough holds Roxtoberfest, where city blocks are packed with patrons drinking and wearing lederhosens. “The Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is another popular event in the April,” King says, where live music and food trucks and crowds take over Main Street.
Historic Rittenhouse Town in Wissahickon holds the remains of an early industrial community.
Take photos along the Wissahickon Creek in Historic Rittenhouse Town.
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Academy programs at Roxborough High
The Philadelphia School District serves the Wissahickon community. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students may attend the Cook-Wissahickon School, which garners a C-plus rating on Niche. Older students can then attend the C-minus-rated Roxborough High School. Students here can graduate with an additional certificate in industries that range from visual arts to health and sciences. For those seeking private alternatives, the A-minus-rated William Penn Charter School is a private Quaker school that serves kindergarten through 12th-grade students. It’s common to see college students roaming Main Street since Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus and Drexel University College of Medicine are nearby.
Roxborough High School serves 841 students in grades 9-12.
Cook Wissahickon Elementary School is a great place for young minds to thrive.
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20-minute train rides to Center City
Like many big cities, this community is highly walkable. Public transit options are plentiful, with bus stops scattered along Main Street and Ridge Avenue. Commuters can also catch the train at Wissahickon Station, which offers a 20-minute ride to Center City. Others may opt to drive downtown via Interstate 76 or Kelly Drive. Jetsetters have about a 15 mile drive to Philadelphia International Airport, while other major thoroughfares include Interstates 95, 246 and 276. Residents can have peace of mind knowing that Roxborough Memorial Hospital and AFC Urgent Care are only 1 mile away.
Get on or off at Wissahickon Station to make an easy commute to work in the city.
The Wissahickon Transportation Center is a local hub for SEPTA buses.
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Parks in this Area
Wissahickon Valley Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Gorgas Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
100 Steps
Trails
Hiking
La Noce Park
Playground
Neighbors Park
Basketball
Playground
Boone Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
28 min drive
Train
Wissahickon
Bus
Ridge Av & Wissahickon Transfer Center
Bus
Ridge Av & Cresson St - Fs
Bus
Ridge Av & Osborn St
Bus
Wissahickon Transportation Center - Onsite
Bus
Main St & Hermit St
Bus
Ridge Av & Osborn St - Mbns
Bus
Main St & Dawson St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wissahickon
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wissahickon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wissahickon, Philadelphia sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wissahickon, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 12% 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
4,270
Median Age
34
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,707
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,981
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
68.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
% Population in Labor Force
82.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
61/ 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.
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