Fishtown

Some newer residents expand the area to Lehigh Avenue, while some older residents shrink the area to Norris Street.

Welcome to Fishtown

 
Fishtown is located immediately north of Northern Liberties, its borders are somewhat disputed today due to many factors, but are roughly defined by the triangle created by the Delaware River, Frankford Avenue, and York Street.
 
Some newer residents expand the area to Lehigh Avenue, while some older residents shrink the area to Norris Street. It is served by the Market–Frankford Line rapid transit subway/elevated system.
 
The name “Fishtown” is derived from the area’s former role as the center of the shad fishing industry on the Delaware River. An influx of artists and professionals has joined the ranks of the neighborhood’s working class long-time residents. Fishtown is dotted with eclectic restaurants, gastropubs, corner bars an urban garden co-op and Philadelphia’s only casino. Enjoy a coffee at La Colombe or Reanimator, lunch at the Memphis Tap Room and drinks at Johnny Brenda’s, Barcade or Stephen Starr’s Frankford Hall. Take part in Fishtown’s special events like the Kinetic Sculpture Derby, Trenton Avenue Arts Festival or First Friday gallery openings.
 
Fishtown’s housing stock is comprised mainly two and three story rowhomes but is fast becoming an area for green, sustainable modern architecture.
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Overview for Fishtown, PA

13,418 people live in Fishtown, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $55,680. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,418

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

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

$55,680

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Fishtown, PA

Fishtown has 6,219 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fishtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,418 people call Fishtown home. The population density is 29,870.338 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,418

Total Population

High

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

35

Median Age

50.07 / 49.93%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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6,219

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$55,680

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Fishtown, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Fishtown. 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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Adaire Alexander School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available

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