$255,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,053 Sq Ft
2440 Jasper St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Kristen Shemesh
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
(877) 822-3090
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Kensington a good place to live?
East Kensington is a good place to live, receiving 4.0 stars from its residents. East Kensington is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. East Kensington is an urban core neighborhood. East Kensington has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 43.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $101,646 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 57.3% of residents. A majority of residents in East Kensington are home owners, with 49.5% of residents renting and 50.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving East Kensington can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our East Kensington neighborhood guide.
Is East Kensington, PA a safe neighborhood?
East Kensington, PA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in East Kensington?
The median home price in East Kensington is $549,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $110,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,850 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $122K a year to afford the median home price in East Kensington. The average household income in East Kensington is $102K.
What are the best public schools in East Kensington?
The best public schools that serve East Kensington are:
- Horatio B. Hackett School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Penn Treaty School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Henry A. Brown School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
What are the best private schools in East Kensington?
The best private schools that serve East Kensington are:
- Al Aqsa Islamic Academy has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Mother of Divine Grace School has a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.0.
- St. George Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?
The most popular neighborhoods near East Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are Fishtown, Norris Square, Port Richmond, McGuire and Upper Kensington.
Are home prices dropping in East Kensington?
Yes, home prices in East Kensington are down 52% in the last 12 months.
