Fitler Square

The neighborhood was a prime example of the urban blight that had overcome much of the city.

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2102 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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$3,975,000

249 S 24th St #H, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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$3,600,000

249 S 24th St #B, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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$2,650,000

2103 Delancey Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19103
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,428 Sq.Ft.
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$2,500,000

2128 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 Beds 4 Baths 10,703 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Fitler Square

 

History

Fitler Square is named after Edwin H. Fitler, a well-regarded 19th-century mayor of Philadelphia. The Square was dedicated to his memory shortly after he died in 1896.
 
From the city’s earliest history, the Fitler Square neighborhood was a shipping, shipbuilding, and brick-making center that became home to some of the city’s most prominent citizens. While the majority of the buildings in the neighborhood date from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, the history of the neighborhood’s development can be traced through the changing styles of its remarkably varied architecture.
 
Before the 1950s the neighborhood was a prime example of the urban blight that had overcome much of the city. The park itself was described as a “mudhole inhabited by drunks and empty bottles”. In the mid-1950s, The Center City Residents’ Association successfully petitioned Mayor Clark to do something about the decline of the neighborhood. Working together, they freed up mortgage money for the construction of new homes and rehabilitation of the neighborhood.
 
Also threatening the neighborhood was the proposed Crosstown Expressway. The threat of its construction, which would demolish much of the neighborhood, was enough to reduce property values and add to the neighborhood's blight. The Residents’ Association was successful in changing the plans and the following years saw drastic neighborhood improvements.
 
Today, the neighborhood is mostly residential and composed of single-family homes, and it is within a short walk of the commercial areas of Center City. On the television show Philly, Kim Delaney’s character “Kathleen” was portrayed as living in a small apartment building overlooking the park. Hojun Li, co-editor of the film The Sixth Sense, claims to have been inspired by children in Fitler Square. (Wikipedia / Fitler Square.org)
 

Boundaries

21st Street on the east, the Schuylkill River on the west, Locust Street on the north, and South Street on the south.
 
  • Zip Code: 19128

 

What To See / Do

  • The Fitler Square Farmers Market

  • The Philadelphia City Institute

  • The Spring Fair

 

More Information

 

Schools

  • The Philadelphia School

 

Public Transportation

  • SEPTA Routes: 7, 12, 40

Overview for Fitler Square, PA

4,772 people live in Fitler Square, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $100,769. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,772

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

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

$100,769

Average individual Income

Around Fitler Square, PA

There's plenty to do around Fitler Square, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

88
Very Walkable
Walking Score
97
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
96
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sit Stay Coffee, Mediterranean Foods, and Sacred Vice Brewing - Berks.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Sit Stay Coffee Logo
Dining 3.57 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Mediterranean Foods Logo
Dining 4.32 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Sacred Vice Brewing - Berks Logo
Dining 3.26 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Cactus Collective Logo
Shopping 1.75 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
SoLi Fitness Logo
Active 4.66 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Feet First Team Building Logo
Active 1.77 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Fitler Square, PA

Population Households Employment

Fitler Square has 2,472 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fitler Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,772 people call Fitler Square home. The population density is 57,927.23 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,772

Total Population

High

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

34

Median Age

50.48 / 49.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,472

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$100,769

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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