Population 23,419 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairhill
Household size in Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.46 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.51 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Fairhill is a place of big households: 3.46 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.95, even as the national average fell. No other Philadelphia neighborhood has larger households.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fairhill is 36.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in Fairhill (26.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Fairhill has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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 Fairhill
Renters in Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fairhill rent: 56.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 69.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Fairhill than nationally: 11.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Fairhill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $652 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $738 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,002 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$350 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fairhill pays $1,002 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $350 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Philadelphia neighborhood has lower rents.
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 Fairhill
Bachelor's degrees in Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fairhill: 7.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Philadelphia neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 61.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in Fairhill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 61.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Fairhill has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Philadelphia neighborhood.
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 Fairhill
| Period | Fairhill | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Fairhill: 18.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Fairhill has the highest unemployment rate of any Philadelphia neighborhood. Unemployment is down 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Fairhill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhill | 3.46 | 36.2 | 26.9% | 56.2% | 11.6% | 1946 | $1,002 | 7.3% | 61.7% | 18.9% |
| Harrowgate | 3.07 | 33.8 | 21.6% | 49.0% | 15.1% | 1941 | $1,192 | 8.2% | 66.8% | 6.6% |
| Hartranft | 2.44 | 33.7 | 25.5% | 69.5% | 15.2% | 1965 | $1,118 | 16.5% | 78.7% | 16.1% |
| Hunting Park | 3.00 | 35.2 | 27.9% | 42.2% | 10.3% | 1941 | $1,222 | 10.5% | 70.6% | 16.8% |
| Kensington | 2.24 | 34.8 | 11.2% | 48.4% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,549 | 48.6% | 85.3% | 6.5% |
| Tioga-Nicetown | 2.29 | 38.9 | 26.2% | 47.2% | 12.0% | 1945 | $1,171 | 11.7% | 81.6% | 14.9% |
| Juniata Park-Feltonville | 3.26 | 30.2 | 29.7% | 29.0% | 7.0% | 1942 | $1,180 | 12.9% | 75.9% | 10.2% |
| Richmond | 2.44 | 36.9 | 19.2% | 36.9% | 11.9% | 1940 | $1,305 | 26.1% | 81.6% | 6.1% |
| North Central | 2.44 | 25.0 | 31.4% | 70.3% | 16.5% | 1977 | $1,149 | 23.6% | 81.5% | 12.3% |
| Alleghany West | 2.26 | 38.2 | 25.3% | 59.0% | 15.3% | 1944 | $1,147 | 14.9% | 83.1% | 10.3% |
| Fishtown | 1.91 | 33.8 | 2.9% | 51.9% | 7.1% | 1976 | $2,022 | 75.8% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
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 Fairhill. 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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