Question 1

Is 19121 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19121 in Philadelphia has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Philadelphia city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 19121 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 19121?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19121 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 19121. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 19121 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Philadelphia. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 19121?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 19121 is approximately $197K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 19121 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 19121 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 19121 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 19121 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Philadelphia. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 19121 scores similarly to the middle tier of Philadelphia neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Gideon Edward Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Kelley William D Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Meade Gen George C Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Blaine James G Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Dick William Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Morris Robert Sch	PK–08	—	—	—
Duckrey Tanner Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
HS of Engineering & Science	07–12	—	—	—
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	09–12	—	—	—
Alliance for Progress CS	KG–08	—	—	—
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS	KG–08	—	—	—