Rittenhouse Square

In 1825, the square was renamed in honor of Philadelphian David Rittenhouse.

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1911 Walnut Street #4801, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 Beds 6 Baths 8,666 Sq.Ft.
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$10,000,000

1414 S Penn Sq #Ph2, Philadelphia, PA 19102
5 Beds 7 Baths 9,515 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2271666

$8,459,995

1911 Walnut Street #4101, Philadelphia, PA 19103
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,652 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2423516

$7,453,670

1911 Walnut Street #Cve, Philadelphia, PA 19103
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,622 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2359458

$7,000,000

1622 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
16,236 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2333840

$6,975,000

1911 Walnut St #4402, Philadelphia, PA 19103
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,622 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Rittenhouse Square

 

History

Rittenhouse Square is one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn and his surveyor Thomas Holme during the 17th century. By the late 1700s, the square was surrounded by brickyards as the area’s clay terrain was better suited for kilns than crops. In 1825, the square was renamed in honor of Philadelphian David Rittenhouse, the brilliant astronomer, instrument maker, and patriotic leader of the Revolutionary era.
 
A building boom began by the 1850s, and in the second half of the 19th century the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood became the most fashionable residential section of the city, the home of Philadelphia’s “Victorian aristocracy.” Some mansions from that period still survive on the streets facing the square, although most of the grand homes gave way to apartment buildings after 1913.
 
In 1816, residents loaned funds to the city to buy a fence to enclose Rittenhouse Square. In the decade before the Civil War, the Square boasted not only trees and walkways but also fountains donated by local benefactors – prematurely, it turned out, for the fountains created so much mud that the City Council ordered them removed. The square’s present layout dates from 1913, when the newly formed Rittenhouse Square Improvement Association helped fund a redesign by Paul Philippe Cret, a French-born architect who contributed to the design of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Rodin Museum. Although some changes have been made since then, the square still reflects Cret’s original plan. (From Wikipedia /VisitPhilly)
 

Boundaries

Rittenhouse Square neighborhood boundaries for real estate purposes are 22nd Street to the West, Broad Street to the East, Market Street to the North, and South Street to the South.
 
  • Zip Code: 19128
 

What To See / Do

 

Dining, Shopping and Events

 

Schools

  • Albert M. Greenfield School

  • South Philadelphia High School
 

Public Transportation

  • All SEPTA Regional Rail lines stop at Suburban Station, about six blocks north and east of the Square.

  • The PATCO Speedline, a rapid transit system connecting Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey stops at 16th St. & Locust St., 2 blocks east of the Square.

  • The SEPTA 9, 12, 21, and 42 buses westbound run along Walnut Street. The 17 runs northbound along 20th Street and southbound along 19th Street and Rittenhouse Square West and the 2 runs northbound along 16th Street and southbound along 17th Street.

  • The SEPTA Subway-Surface Trolley Lines have a station at 19th and Market streets, two blocks north of the Square. The Walnut-Locust station on the Broad Street Subway is four blocks east.

Overview for Rittenhouse Square, PA

16,695 people live in Rittenhouse Square, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $105,184. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,695

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

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

$105,184

Average individual Income

Around Rittenhouse Square, PA

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

99
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
91
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Quillio's Delicatessen, Shrimp Express II, and Bean2Bean Cafe.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Quillio's Delicatessen Logo
Dining 4.11 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shrimp Express II Logo
Dining 3.58 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Bean2Bean Cafe Logo
Dining 2.28 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Al-Amana Grocery Store Logo
Dining 2.3 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Body Is the Temple Logo
Active 2.35 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
The Jiu Jitsu Company Logo
Active 1.41 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rittenhouse Square, PA

Population Households Employment

Rittenhouse Square has 11,111 households, with an average household size of 1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rittenhouse Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,695 people call Rittenhouse Square home. The population density is 51,322.301 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,695

Total Population

High

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

39

Median Age

45.58 / 54.42%

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

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,111

Total Households

1

Average Household Size

$105,184

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Rittenhouse Square, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Rittenhouse Square. 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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