East Falls

The neighborhood runs along a stretch of Ridge Avenue that is only a few miles long, along the banks of the Schuylkill River then extends northeast to Wissahickon Avenue.

Welcome to East Falls

 

East Falls is a neighborhood in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, adjacent to Roxborough, Manayunk, and Germantown, and Fairmount Park. The neighborhood runs along a stretch of Ridge Avenue that is only a few miles long, along the banks of the Schuylkill River then extends northeast to Wissahickon Avenue.
 
It overlooks the multi-use recreational path of Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive, and is desirable for its central location, an easy commute to Center City, with easy access to several major roadways and public transportation.
 
East Falls is best known as the childhood home of Grace Kelly, actress and Princess of Monaco, who grew up in a house at 3901 Henry Avenue. In addition, former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, Jewish studies scholar Chaim Potok, Pennsylvania Governor, and former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell have homes in East Falls. East Falls features two train stations, Philadelphia University, a number of bars and restaurants, and hiking and biking paths along Kelly Drive. There is a thriving, diverse arts community setting up shop in Sherman Mills, a 19th-century textile mill that houses the second largest group of artist studios in Philadelphia. Here you’ll find sculptors, painters, stained glass artists, warm glass artists potters, and weavers. The housing stock in East Falls ranges from tightly packed rowhomes winding through hilly narrow streets to illustrious mansions.
 
 
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Overview for East Falls, PA

10,358 people live in East Falls, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $56,994. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,358

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,994

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for East Falls, PA

East Falls has 4,824 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in East Falls do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,358 people call East Falls home. The population density is 10,357.124 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,358

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33

Median Age

46.22 / 53.78%

Men vs Women

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4,824

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$56,994

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in East Falls, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby East Falls. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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