Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Essington
Essington, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$994
Population
3,955
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Convenient location on the edge of Philly with unexpected access to nature.
Commuter
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Airport
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Waterfront
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Boating
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Parks
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Public Transportation
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Essington is a small enclave twenty minutes southwest of downtown Philadelphia, right next to the airport. Interstate 95 and bus service give residents easy access to all of the Philadelphia area, making Essington apartments convenient for commuters on a budget. While it is definitely a solidly urban residential community, residents have a surprisingly high level of access to nature. Boating on the Delaware River is quite popular, with Little Tinicum Island Natural Area providing a secluded area rip for exploration. A bit easier to reach is the network of trails through the expansive John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,749
Average: $78,587
Education
727
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,134
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Essington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Essington, PA is $994 for one bedroom, $1,281 for two bedrooms, and $1,506 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Essington has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$994/month
473 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Essington, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Scott Arboretum
- Bartram's Garden
- Upland Park
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.