Population 24,786 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rittenhouse Square
Household size in Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.46 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.53 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.59 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.50 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Rittenhouse Square is a place of small households, averaging 1.50 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.46, even as the national average fell. Only two of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods have smaller 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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Rittenhouse Square is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.4% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rittenhouse Square: 1.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Rittenhouse Square has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Philadelphia neighborhood.
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 Rittenhouse Square
Renters in Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Rittenhouse Square: 68.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (48.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rittenhouse Square: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Rittenhouse Square has a higher 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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Rittenhouse Square is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, 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 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,220 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,417 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,752 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,063 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$842 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rittenhouse Square pays $2,063 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $842 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only four of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods have higher 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 Rittenhouse Square
Bachelor's degrees in Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Rittenhouse Square is highly educated: nearly nine in ten adults 25 and older (85.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Philadelphia neighborhood has a higher 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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Rittenhouse Square: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Philadelphia neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Rittenhouse Square
| Period | Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rittenhouse Square has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of Philadelphia's 64 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Rittenhouse Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rittenhouse Square | 1.50 | 41.5 | 1.7% | 68.4% | 15.7% | 1955 | $2,063 | 85.0% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
| City Center West | 1.48 | 38.0 | 2.1% | 67.3% | 11.6% | 1960 | $2,048 | 85.0% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 2.02 | 32.1 | 5.4% | 50.2% | 13.6% | 1966 | $2,164 | 77.3% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Chinatown | 1.49 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 73.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,952 | 64.9% | 88.8% | 8.8% |
| University City | 2.01 | 22.6 | 1.7% | 92.7% | 6.7% | 2006 | $3,009 | 74.5% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| Spring Garden | 1.64 | 36.0 | 3.3% | 76.9% | 12.2% | 1974 | $2,083 | 81.3% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Bella Vista | 1.94 | 34.3 | 8.1% | 56.2% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,745 | 78.3% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| City Center East | 1.50 | 38.9 | 7.4% | 67.6% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,935 | 80.7% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| Fairmount | 1.86 | 37.2 | 3.8% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 1961 | $2,028 | 84.7% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 2.24 | 36.1 | 14.2% | 39.4% | 12.9% | 1941 | $1,685 | 49.6% | 89.2% | 6.7% |
| Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | 2.12 | 36.7 | 8.7% | 44.4% | 7.2% | 1942 | $1,757 | 59.8% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
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 Rittenhouse Square. 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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