Population 22,484 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
Household size in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista are small: just 2.12 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. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 36.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, 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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
Renters in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista than nationally: 44.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 39.2% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, 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 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $805 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $986 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,213 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,757 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$952 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista costs $1,757 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $952 a month since 2006–10, up 118%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
Bachelor's degrees in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista: 59.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 28.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (91.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 16.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
| Period | Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | 2.12 | 36.7 | 8.7% | 44.4% | 7.2% | 1942 | $1,757 | 59.8% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Pennsport-Whitman-Queen | 2.22 | 37.9 | 12.3% | 35.4% | 8.5% | 1944 | $1,666 | 53.2% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| Bella Vista | 1.94 | 34.3 | 8.1% | 56.2% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,745 | 78.3% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 2.24 | 36.1 | 14.2% | 39.4% | 12.9% | 1941 | $1,685 | 49.6% | 89.2% | 6.7% |
| South Philadelphia | 2.48 | 37.7 | 11.2% | 34.8% | 9.3% | 1941 | $1,613 | 37.4% | 81.5% | 7.4% |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 2.02 | 32.1 | 5.4% | 50.2% | 13.6% | 1966 | $2,164 | 77.3% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Girard Estates | 2.35 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 35.7% | 11.0% | 1944 | $1,608 | 38.9% | 91.7% | 6.4% |
| City Center East | 1.50 | 38.9 | 7.4% | 67.6% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,935 | 80.7% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| 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% |
| Chinatown | 1.49 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 73.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,952 | 64.9% | 88.8% | 8.8% |
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 Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista. 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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