Somerton
- Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood
Somerton
- grade BOverall Grade
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 37 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$235,057
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,015
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Somerton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault65.3national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery59.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary130.7national 500.1
- Theft442.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft20.8national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$59,233
National
$62,843Families with Children
24%
Top Public Schools Serving Somerton
- grade A+
Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 255 reviews
- grade A+
Central High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 1,337 reviews
- grade A
Science Leadership Academy
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 285 reviews
- grade A
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 125 reviews
- grade A
Academy at Palumbo
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 514 reviews
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Somerton Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 37 reviews
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I moved to Somerton, Philadelphia from Jersey City, New Jersey at the end of June. Somerton is a suburban neighborhood and it's very beautiful and quiet compared to urban Jersey City. There's barely any crime here, mostly everybody here is very friendly, and nobody needs to worry about getting a parking ticket due to the fact that vehicles here can be parked anywhere. The only distraction here is loud cars occasionally, but that's it. In addition, I love taking walks here during the night because they make my mind feel very fresh. One thing I would like to see change are the prices of some houses. I've seen numerous overpriced homes and this is due to the red-hot housing market currently. But I hope the market cools down soon so prices of homes here drop.
I live in the "Olde Somerton" neighborhood which is an underrated gem.
People here have enough, neither rich nor poor. Center City is easily accessible but so is a country drive. You can have a bit of a yard and not feel scrunched up against your neighbors. The center of the neighborhood is the Boyle playground which is large and very well kept. There is always some team sport happening. Parents seem to make the schools work for them: a combination of public, parochial, and charter. Shops are nearby and neighbors are pleasant. One thing I really like is the old houses and curvy streets and a few creeks. Pennypack Environmental Trust is a short drive away.
People here have enough, neither rich nor poor. Center City is easily accessible but so is a country drive. You can have a bit of a yard and not feel scrunched up against your neighbors. The center of the neighborhood is the Boyle playground which is large and very well kept. There is always some team sport happening. Parents seem to make the schools work for them: a combination of public, parochial, and charter. Shops are nearby and neighbors are pleasant. One thing I really like is the old houses and curvy streets and a few creeks. Pennypack Environmental Trust is a short drive away.
Very quiet neighborhood. Not enough kid friendly sites or playgrounds to promote outdoor interaction.