What is the rental yield in Washington Square West?

Washington Square West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a gross yield of 7.1. That is paired with prices about 58% above the city median and 104% above the state median, plus a Red Flag score of 60. Over the past year, prices moved down 9.5%.

How walkable is Washington Square West compared with Philadelphia?

Washington Square West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has walkability of 100, which is the highest possible score in the dataset. It also carries a Red Flag score of 60 and education in the 5th percentile, so the market profile is not defined by walkability alone.

How does Washington Square West compare with the Philadelphia market?

Washington Square West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is priced about 58% above the city median, with a gross yield of 7.1. The Red Flag score is 60, walkability is 100, and prices are down 9.5% over the past year, so it sits above the city on price and access.

What does the school-score percentile look like in Washington Square West?

Washington Square West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is in the 5th percentile for education, which is a low objective school-district test-score percentile. The neighborhood also has walkability of 100, a gross yield of 7.1, and a Red Flag score of 60.

Neighborhood

Washington Square West

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania US

Washington Square West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a higher-priced, yield-oriented neighborhood with a gross yield of 7.1 and a Red Flag score of 60. Prices are about 58% above the city median and 104% above the state median, while values are down 9.5% over the past year. Walkability is 100, and education is in the 5th percentile, making the location’s strongest numeric feature its pedestrian access, offset by elevated risk and a weak school-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.36 mi²

ZIP Code

19107

County

Philadelphia County

State

Pennsylvania

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$349,896

YoY-9.5%

Gross Rental Yield

7.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

60 / 100

Walkability Score

100

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

5 / 100

Limited · better than 5% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Washington Square West Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Washington Square West, Philadelphia.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$349,896	-9.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$360/sqft	-8.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,065/mo	+3.9%
Gross Rental Yield	7.1%	—
Liquidity Score	20 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	40	+14.3%

Is Washington Square West Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Pennsylvania crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

60 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Heat100Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Flood60High

Tornado60High

Hail60High

Strong Wind40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Pennsylvania averaged 16.8 crimes and 2.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-7.8% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 7.1%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 100/100

Active transaction volume — 40 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 185 dining & 22 grocery options nearby

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Washington Square West's live DistrictScore metrics.

Washington Square West Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Pennsylvania-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.6 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-24.8% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Washington Square West centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 92% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Pennsylvania Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.8	2.5	-7.8%
2023	18.3	2.7	+2.7%
2022	17.9	2.9	+16.8%
2021	15.3	2.8	-23.5%
2020	20.3	3.9	+18.8%
2019	17.1	3.1	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Washington Square West inherits the Pennsylvania figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Washington Square West

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)3.5 kmModerate

Industrial odor1 nearbyModerate

Point-source screening near Washington Square West: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Washington Square West

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

100

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

22

Grocery

185

Dining

8

Schools

8

Universities

8

Hospitals

6

Pharmacies

18

Parks

14

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Washington Square West's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Washington Square West vs Philadelphia vs Pennsylvania

How Washington Square West benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Washington Square West, the median sale price sits about 58% above the median for Philadelphia neighborhoods and about 112% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 7.1%, against 6.9% for Philadelphia neighborhoods and 6.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 9.5%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Philadelphia neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Washington Square West	$360/sqft	7.1%	20
Philadelphia	$229/sqft	6.9%	27
Pennsylvania	$170/sqft	6.4%	19

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Pennsylvania tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.14% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.07%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: 1% state + local.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

No homestead exemption: no creditor protection and no homestead property-tax break.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Washington Square West Real Estate FAQ

Washington Square West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows a gross yield of 7.1 and prices about 58% above the city median and 104% above the state median. The Red Flag score is 60, and prices are down 9.5% over the past year, so the profile combines income potential with softer recent pricing.

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