Population 25,781 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cedar Brook
Household size in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cedar Brook are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Cedar Brook skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Cedar Brook (16.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cedar Brook
Renters in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cedar Brook own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (35.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Philadelphia neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cedar Brook: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Cedar Brook has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Cedar Brook is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $975 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $998 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,250 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Cedar Brook runs $1,250 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $275 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cedar Brook
Bachelor's degrees in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Cedar Brook than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cedar Brook is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cedar Brook
| Period | Cedar Brook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Cedar Brook: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cedar Brook compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook | 2.32 | 43.3 | 16.5% | 25.5% | 6.1% | 1954 | $1,250 | 29.9% | 92.4% | 8.0% |
| Wyndmoor | 2.51 | 47.5 | 8.0% | 19.5% | 9.1% | 1944 | $1,420 | 65.1% | 96.0% | 2.7% |
| Mount Airy | 2.17 | 43.8 | 12.7% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 1942 | $1,395 | 54.8% | 95.5% | 7.9% |
| Oak Lane | 2.42 | 41.6 | 17.5% | 30.0% | 5.8% | 1948 | $1,298 | 24.3% | 87.5% | 7.9% |
| Chestnut Hill | 2.08 | 46.8 | 6.3% | 47.4% | 6.9% | 1946 | $1,838 | 77.3% | 98.1% | 4.4% |
| Germantown | 2.46 | 35.7 | 23.3% | 54.3% | 10.7% | 1945 | $1,123 | 27.3% | 89.3% | 13.6% |
| Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock | 2.25 | 39.7 | 26.5% | 45.8% | 8.4% | 1944 | $1,172 | 14.9% | 85.4% | 11.2% |
| Olney | 2.86 | 37.3 | 23.4% | 28.9% | 7.0% | 1943 | $1,293 | 16.0% | 76.2% | 7.1% |
| Roxborough | 2.11 | 38.1 | 9.3% | 43.3% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,721 | 55.8% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| East Falls | 1.89 | 33.1 | 5.2% | 55.0% | 7.3% | 1955 | $1,579 | 71.2% | 97.0% | 10.6% |
| Manayunk | 1.97 | 34.8 | 3.3% | 47.0% | 12.6% | 1945 | $1,695 | 64.2% | 97.5% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cedar Brook. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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