$125,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,080 Sq Ft
433 E Auburn St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
David Teitelman
Hampton Preferred Real Estate Inc
(866) 828-2211
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Kensington a good place to live?
Upper Kensington is a good place to live. Upper Kensington is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Upper Kensington is an urban core neighborhood. Upper Kensington has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 41.6 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $36,025 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 5% of residents. A majority of residents in Upper Kensington are renters, with 59.4% of residents renting and 40.6% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Upper Kensington can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Upper Kensington neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Upper Kensington?
The median home price in Upper Kensington is $85,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $17,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $18K a year to afford the median home price in Upper Kensington. The average household income in Upper Kensington is $36K.
What are the best public schools in Upper Kensington?
The best public schools that serve Upper Kensington are:
- Russell Conwell Middle School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Kensington Health Sciences Academy has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Potter-Thomas School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Upper Kensington?
The best private schools that serve Upper Kensington are:
- Little Flower Catholic High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 24:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Faith Tabernacle School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are McGuire, Port Richmond, Harrowgate, Norris Square and East Kensington.
