The Population & Steets in Tiuga Center City is a census-designated place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Almost one in three working residents in Tioga/Nicetown commutes more than an hour to work each way. This makes the commute one of the longest in the country. Long commutes have negative effects, and Tioga/Nicetown residents have to deal with that.
Historically, this neighborhood was home to working-class and ethnic populations. While the neighborhood is still populated primarily by African-Americans, it was previously made available to working-class whites by redlining. Today, it is 86% African American. The neighborhood is still an active community, with residents who work and fight crime. Its historic ties to Philadelphia are well-documented.
This area was settled in the early nineteenth century by Kenderton Smith, a lawyer and businessman. He also served as colonel in the Pennsylvania Militia, which served a constructive purpose. When a railroad station was built in 1854, the neighborhood was renamed Tioga. Tioga, which is an Iroquois word for 'junction,' was used as the name of the neighborhood.
Compared to other neighborhoods in the United States, Tioga / Nicetown has a 17.1% real estate vacancy rate, which is higher than 80.7% of the nation's neighborhoods. Vacant housing is most likely to be vacant during the year, which can cause the neighborhood to become unlivable over time. While this can be caused by new construction, the vacancy rate in this neighborhood is often a persistent issue.