The History and Community of Mayfair, PA

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Mayfair is a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The area is bordered by Tacony, Wissinoming, Holmesburg, and Oxford Circle. Mayfair belongs to ZIP codes 19136, 19149, 1915 and area codes 215, 267, and 445.

History

Before Mayfair was what it is today, the area was largely farmland occupied by local farmers and The Edwin Forrest Home For Children, built from 1853-54 for William Gaul, a wealthy brewer.

The Edwin Forrest home was the center of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women and, for a period of time, one of the nation's largest art schools for women. The home was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1933.

Mayfair was first established in 1929 and began to reach full development following World War II. At the time, the neighborhood was considered attractive for its more spacious living environments as an alternative to dense, small city living.

Throughout the neighborhoods' development, workers constructed larger rowhomes with front yards. Once the automobile became the primary mode of transportation, many of the homes also consisted of parking garages in the back ends of the houses.

Additionally, shopping districts became more popular in Mayfair and developed along Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.

Mayfair was a prime example of the period of American suburbanization. Soon following Philadelphians' discovery of the suburban lifestyle, many made the move to the charming area of Mayfair, PA.

Today, the neighborhood remains a beloved suburb hosting growing families.

Demographics

The neighborhood of Mayfair hosts an approximate population of 39,179 residents, where the majority of residents (68%) own their homes.

The racial demographic of the area is as follows:

• 47% White
• 20% African American
• 20% Hispanic
• 10% Asian
• 2% Two or More Races

The gender demographic of Mayfair residents are evenly split between 50% male residents and 50% female residents. The median household income in Mayfair is $54,592, and 33% of Mayfair households consist of families with children.

Of the Mayfair residents, the education levels are as follows:

• 6% Masters Degree or Higher
• 13% Bachelor's Degree
• 26% Some College or Associates Degree
• 40% High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 16% Less than a High School Diploma

Education

The town of Mayfair is zoned to The School District of Philadelphia, ranked #43 (of 495) in Most Diverse School District in Pennsylvania. Mayfair offers residents easy access to highly rated public schools in the area including,

Science Leadership Academy

• The magnet school hosts 500 students in grades 9-12 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 28:1. The school has an average graduation rate of 95%. It has been ranked #3 in Niche Standout High Schools in Pennsylvania, #5 in Best Magnet High Schools in Pennsylvania, #20 in Most Diverse Public High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Girard Academic Music Program

• The magnet school hosts 623 students in grades 5-12 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22:1. According to survey pollings, 89% of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. Additionally, the school has ranked #5 in Niche Standout High Schools in Pennsylvania, #7 in Best Magnet Schools in Pennsylvania, and #7 in Niche Standout Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Want to learn more? See the related: A History of Oxford Circle, PA

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