Is Rittenhouse Square Safe?
Philadelphia Neighborhood Safety Report
Crime score, flood risk, air quality, code violations & more — from 7 verified public data sources.
Data updated September 13, 2026Is Rittenhouse Square safe?
Rittenhouse Square has moderate crime risk, with a crime score of 61/100 (Elevated). Sex offender proximity is rated Elevated (3.5 registered offenders per 1,000 residents). Overall, Rittenhouse Square scores 63/100 on Clariva's composite safety index — Average.
Does Rittenhouse Square flood? What's the flood risk?
Rittenhouse Square has minimal flood risk, sitting in FEMA Flood Zone X. Clariva rates its flood risk as Minimal (100/100). Most properties in this area face very low flood exposure.
What's the air quality in Rittenhouse Square?
Air quality in Rittenhouse Square is rated Good by Clariva, based on a 30-day average AQI of 40 from the nearest EPA monitoring station. This is within acceptable EPA standards. The neighborhood's air quality score is 100/100.
Are there environmental concerns in Rittenhouse Square?
Clariva identified 5 active EPA Superfund sites within 1 mile of Rittenhouse Square. The environmental risk score is 10/100 (High). Residents and buyers should review EPA remediation status for specific sites.
Is Rittenhouse Square a good place to buy or rent?
Rittenhouse Square scores 63/100 on Clariva's composite index (Average). It's a mid-range performer among Philadelphia neighborhoods. Some risk categories may warrant a closer look — a full address-level Clariva report ($14.99) can pinpoint how a specific property compares.
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