At a Glance
Median Income
$91,902
$41,031 per capita
Home Value
$188,700
Zillow: $259,705
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
1,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Parkside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkside residents earn a median household income of $91,902 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,031. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkside is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,705. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Parkside reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,175/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Parkside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkside has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,304
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density10,971/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,902
Per Capita$41,031
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$1,061
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$259,705
Housing Units853
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property1,175/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation107 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Parkside was founded in 1919.
The median home in Parkside was built in 1951.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.