COVID-19 Update >> We Are Open 24/7
This article is presented by the sexual assault lawyers from Cedarbrook, who are looking to bring more informative blog posts to residents and visitors about the local neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
Cedarbrook is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of the City of Philadelphia. It is bounded by Cheltenham Avenue to the northeast, Washington Lane to the southeast, Stenton Avenue to the southwest and Ivy Hill Road to the northwest. The area has a population of 12,434 people and offers an urban, suburban mix feel. 68% of its residents own their homes. The median value of a home in the neighborhood is $180,295. This is lower than the national average of $217,500. On the other hand, the median rent price of $1,102 is higher than the national average rent price of $1,062.
The neighborhood of Ivy Hill makes up the northwestern half of Cedarbrook. Ivy Hill Cemetery is located in the heart of the area and is said to have been the namesake of the neighborhood. The private, non-sectarian cemetery was established in 1867 on Easton Road and is owned by the Ivy Hill Cemetery Company. Some notable people who have been buried there include:
The cemetery offers a traditional in-ground burial, garden crypt mausoleum, stand-alone niche cabinets, non-denominational chapel and cremation. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for visitation.
Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center is a shopping mall just north of Cedarbrook on the corner of Easton Road and Cheltenham Avenue. Its variety of family retailers and restaurants provides residents and visitors with options for their daily essentials. Some of its stores and dining are Dollar Tree, Jimmy Jazz, Fresca Pizza, Got the Lock, Hair Town, Walmart, Saldworkd, XO SMOKE SHOP, Verizon, PFFCU - Police and Fire Federal Credit Union, Empire Beauty School, Planet Fitness, North Wales Academy, Forman Mills, My Blue Heaven, CLC Book Center, The Fresh Grocer of Wyncote, Wingstop, Thighstop, Ruby's Cajun, Cold Stone Creamery, K&G Fashion Superstore, and Ross Dress for Less.
John F. McCloskey School is a pre-Kindergarten through 8th-grade school in Cedarbrook. Serving elementary and middle schoolers in the neighborhood, it has a total enrollment of 345 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Based on state test scores, 26% of its students are proficient in reading and 4% are in math. The public school is part of the Philadelphia City School District and can be found on Pickering Street. It has a C minus overall Niche grade and a rating of 4 out of 10 on GreatSchools.
Continue on with the CDP of Wyndmoor, PA.
Were you assaulted by a stranger or someone you know? Contact our Cedarbrook sexual assault attorneys to fight for your justice. We will help you get your power back. Call today for a free consultation.
Justice Guardians
6720 Old York Rd #102
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(267) 930-6969
