Mt. Airy

Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, spreading out from Germantown Ave and two railroad lines.

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MLS® PAPH2387150

$9,500,000

6610-12 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
51,835 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2414064

$9,500,000

6610-12 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
73 Beds 51,835 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2437834

$2,500,000

714 W Mount Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,934 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2385330

$2,450,000

85 E Sharpnack St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
12,720 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2414060

$2,450,000

85 E Sharpnack St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
21 Beds 12,720 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2429490

$2,250,000

333 W Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
11,571 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Mount Airy

History

William Allen, a prominent Philadelphia merchant and Chief Justice of the Province of Pennsylvania created his summer estate and mansion on Germantown Avenue at Allens Lane in 1750, and the area eventually took the building’s name, Mount Airy, as its own. Before this, the area that makes up the modern neighborhood of Mount Airy was part of two sections of the original Germantown Township (which covered all of Germantown, Mount Airy, and Chestnut Hill), Cresheim and Beggarstown.
 
Much of modern Mount Airy was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, spreading out from Germantown Avenue and two railroad lines. Large three-story, gray-stone Victorian, colonial revival, and Norman and Cotswold-style houses and mansions, with stained glass windows and slate roofs, are situated on many of the area’s tree-lined streets. They dominated districts like West Mount Airy’s Pelham section, East Mount Airy’s Gowen Avenue, Sedgwick Farms, and Stenton areas.
 
If you drive through Mt. Airy, what you see might perplex you, catch you off guard, strike you as unusual. More than one local bumper sticker claims “Unity In Diversity”, and indeed, the difference is the heartbeat of the place. In Mt. Airy, like almost nowhere else in the country, you can’t generalize about the inhabitants’ ethnicities, incomes, religions, sexual orientations, preferences in music, or even the likelihood of shoveling when it snows.
 
This poster child of a diverse neighborhood is a refuge for the unorthodox and the ostracized, people who’ve broken from family, community of origin, or previous self. It is also a place for the aesthetically betwixt and between, those who want both a yard and an easy commute to the center of town. Welcome to a neighborhood where people of just about every race, religion, class, belief system, and sexual orientation come together and play very nicely. (From Wikipedia / O Magazine)
 

Boundaries: 

Mount Airy is bounded on the northwest by the Cresheim Valley, which is part of Fairmount Park. On the west side is the Wissahickon Gorge, which is also part of Fairmount Park. Germantown borders the southeast of Mount Airy, and Stenton Avenue marks the northeast border.

  • Zip Code: 19119

 

What To See / Do

 

Dining, Shopping and Events

 

Public Schools

  • Charles W. Henry School

  • Henry H. Houston School

  • Anna L. Lingelbach School (K-8)

  • Germantown High School

 

Private Schools

  • Green Tree School (ages 6-21)

  • Blair Christian Academy (PreK-12)

  • Revival Hill Christian School (9-12)

  • Islamic Day School of Philadelphia (PreK-5)

  • Waldorf School of Philadelphia (PreK-8)

  • Project Learn School (K-8)

  • Classroom on Carpenter Lane (K-2)

  • Holy Cross School (K-8)

 

Public Transportation

Two SEPTA Regional Rail lines connect the neighborhood to Center City. The Chestnut Hill West Line runs through West Mount Airy with stops at Allen Lane, Carpenter and Upsal stations, and the Chestnut Hill East Line through East Mount Airy with stops at Mount Airy, Sedgwick and Stenton stations-Washington Lane station is in Germantown across the street from Mount Airy.
 
The neighborhood is also served by SEPTA bus routes 18, 23 (formerly a trolley line), 53 (formerly a trolley line), H, and L.

Overview for Mt. Airy, PA

21,254 people live in Mt. Airy, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $35,541. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,254

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

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

$35,541

Average individual Income

Around Mt. Airy, PA

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

69
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
48
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
56
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jopok Topokki, Shrimp Express II, and Boys Connection.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Jopok Topokki Logo
Dining 3.51 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shrimp Express II Logo
Dining 4.15 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Boys Connection Logo
Shopping 4.95 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
GoalsFit Logo
Active 3.31 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Canvas Skin Logo
Beauty 1.63 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty & Fashion City Logo
Beauty 4.37 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Mt. Airy, PA

Population Households Employment

Mt. Airy has 9,119 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mt. Airy do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,254 people call Mt. Airy home. The population density is 18,441.428 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,254

Total Population

High

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

40

Median Age

41.94 / 58.06%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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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
9,119

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$35,541

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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

Schools in Mt. Airy, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Mt. Airy. 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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