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About Colwyn

Colwyn is a suburb in the Philadelphia Metro Area and in the Delaware County. It has a population of 2,541 and a population density of 9,881, which is 99% above the national average. It has a median age of 28, which is 11 years below the Philadelphia Metro median age and 10 years below the national average.


Colwyn has a median home value of $137,000, which is 59% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,494 is 19% below the metro average rent and 29% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Philadelphia. The average household income in Colwyn is $49,597 , which is 34% below the Metro average household income and 24% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Colwyn is 2. Colwyn also has a crime index 132 that is above the Metro average and above the National average.


The average commute time to University of Pennsylvania Hosp is 13 mins, making it one of the best places to live near University in Philadelphia It is located 9 mins to the nearest airport (Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 8800 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153, United States), making it one of the best places to live near the airport in Philadelphia

$135,900Median Home Value
$353,218 Philadelphia Metro Area
$1,494Median Rent
$1,773 Philadelphia Metro Area
2 /10 - 5 /10
School Rating
132
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
28 mins To Philadelphia Metro Area

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Colwyn's population is made up of 27% married, 62% single, 6% divorced and 5% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 53% of the population in Colwyn.

2,961Population
6,241,164 Philadelphia Metro Area
11,456Population Density
  • 46% Male
  • 54% Female
27 Median Age
39 Philadelphia Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Colwyn is $18,321. The Median Household Income is $51,654 and the Colwyn Unemployment Rate is 15%.

$18,321Income Per Capita
$47,170 Philadelphia Metro Area
$51,654Median Household Income
$84,123 Philadelphia Metro Area
26% Poverty Rate
11% Philadelphia Metro Area
15% Unemployment Rate
5% Philadelphia Metro Area
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$135,900Median Home Value
$353,218 Philadelphia Metro Area
$1,494Median Rent
$1,773 Philadelphia Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Philadelphia Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
47%
Home Owners
53%
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2 /10 - 5 /10
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Top Schools in Colwyn

Philadelphia City School District
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1699 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
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Philadelphia City School District
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23rd and Ritner Sts, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
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Southeast Delco School District
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701 Coates Street, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079
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Philadelphia City School District
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1849 East Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
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5-8
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William Penn School District
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211 Pine Street, Colwyn, PA, 19023
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28 mins
Philadelphia Metro Area
Commute To
Philadelphia International Airport
9 mins
Moore College of Art and Design
18 mins
University of Pennsylvania Hosp
13 mins
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Colwyn crime index is 132 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Colwyn.

132
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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