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1. #47 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
FITLER SQUARE
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Current Resident: Convenient to University of Pennsylvania, HUP, Graduate
Hospital, Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital,
Drexel, and Center City. Upscale restaurants abound. Near Schulykill River
Park. 30th Street Station (Amtrak, SEPTA) are well within walking distance.
South Street offers plentiful shopping and coffee shops (South Street
Market, Heirloom Market, CVS, Starbucks) are all nearby. Fitler Square
itself has an association that sponsors many events for families and
children throughout the year. Farmers market is located on Fitler Square
(23rd St. side) on Saturday mornings throughout most of the year. Nice
community feel, with many young families.... Read 2 reviews
* grade A+
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* grade C minus
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* grade A minus
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* Population 1,739
#47 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
FITLER SQUARE
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Convenient to University of
Pennsylvania, HUP, Graduate Hospital, Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania,
Pennsylvania Hospital, Drexel, and Center City. Upscale restaurants abound.
Near Schulykill....
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 1,739,
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2. #59 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
QUEEN VILLAGE
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 4.5 out of 5 6 reviews
Current Resident: Queen Village I hear has the best public schools in
Philadelphia, so that is a big plus for families. It is generally safe and
accessible to many vibrant parts of the city. Independence Hall, the
Liberty Bell, Washington Square, Broad Street, and the Italian Market are
all in walkable distance. I-95 is also closely accessible from the
neighborhood, which should make the commute out of the city easier compared
to the other neighborhoods. There are many good restaurants in the
neighborhood as well. Some cons are that the gyms are overall terrible in
the city. You have to do group/class training if you even want to go to a
decent gym. The crime is also really bad in the city as whole, but Queen
Village is one of the safest neighborhoods among it all. There are also
opportunities to own a parking spot in the neighborhood, which we do. I
would highly suggest this, since metered parking can be challenging to
find.... Read 6 reviews
* grade A+
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* grade C minus
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* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 7,796
#59 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
QUEEN VILLAGE
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Queen Village I hear has the best
public schools in Philadelphia, so that is a big plus for families. It is
generally safe and accessible to many vibrant parts of the city.
Independence Hall, the....
Read 6 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 7,796,
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3. #60 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
BELLA VISTA
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.5 out of 5 18 reviews
Current Resident: I love Bella Vista’s walkability and convenience. The
variety of restaurants and shoppes, proximity to Center City, and abundance
of public transit lines make car-free living easy!... Read 18 reviews
* grade A+
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* grade C minus
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* grade B
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* Population 5,691
#60 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
BELLA VISTA
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Bella Vista’s walkability and
convenience. The variety of restaurants and shoppes, proximity to Center
City, and abundance of public transit lines make car-free living easy!.
Read 18 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 5,691,
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5. #71 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
FAIRMOUNT
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 4.88 out of 5 8 reviews
Former Resident: Great city neighborhood. Walkable to Center City and lots
of museums, libraries, book stores, shopping, abundant public
transportation, Target and Whole Foods and a generally safe area. Living
here was great. Small locally owned restaurants and shops were great.
There’s the occasional one off crime but this seems rare. Parking can be
hard to find, especially during Terror Behind the Walls. Overall a great
place to live.... Read 8 reviews
* grade A+
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* grade D+
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* grade B minus
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* Population 9,853
#71 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
FAIRMOUNT
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Great city neighborhood. Walkable to
Center City and lots of museums, libraries, book stores, shopping, abundant
public transportation, Target and Whole Foods and a generally safe area.
Living here....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 9,853,
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6. #85 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
GERMANY HILL
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* grade A+
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* grade D+
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* grade A
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* Population 2,072
#85 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
GERMANY HILL
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 2,072,
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7. #87 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
GRADUATE HOSPITAL
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 4 out of 5 14 reviews
Current Resident: Moved to graduate hospital after a year of living in
center city. I love how it still feels like a city and is just a 10 minute
walk to so many fun activities and other fun neighborhoods, but it has a
small community feel. All of my neighbors are amazing and go out of their
way to help each other. Seeing the little kids playing Tball at the Marian
rec center on my walk home from work is the best part of my day! A great
place for 20s-30s professionals, especially those who work at the hospitals
across the Schulykill!... Read 14 reviews
* grade A+
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* grade C minus
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* grade B minus
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* Population 8,271
#87 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
GRADUATE HOSPITAL
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Moved to graduate hospital after a
year of living in center city. I love how it still feels like a city and is
just a 10 minute walk to so many fun activities and other fun
neighborhoods, but it has....
Read 14 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 8,271,
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10. #96 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
WOODLAND TERRACE
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* grade A
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* grade C minus
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* grade A minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 1,389
#96 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
WOODLAND TERRACE
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 1,389,
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11. #107 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
WISSAHICKON
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
Current Resident: Very convenient location, beautiful neighborhood. There
is a sense of community and neighbors look out for each other. Lots of
stuff to do with kids within walking distance and very dog friendly....
Read 1 review
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B+
Crime & Safety
* Population 4,615
#107 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
WISSAHICKON
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very convenient location, beautiful
neighborhood. There is a sense of community and neighbors look out for each
other. Lots of stuff to do with kids within walking distance and very dog
friendly..
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 4,615,
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12. #120 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
EAST PASSYUNK
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3 out of 5 4 reviews
* grade A
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* grade C minus
Public Schools
* grade B
Crime & Safety
* Population 9,269
#120 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
EAST PASSYUNK
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 9,269,
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14. #123 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
WEST MOUNT AIRY
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.81 out of 5 27 reviews
Nearby Resident: I'm a nearby resident and would love to live in west Mount
airy. The architecture of the homes and all of the mature landscape and
parks nearby are phenomenal, the location is wonderful and easy to go to
the city or get on the highway and go anywhere else. There's still public
transportation... Read 27 reviews
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B minus
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* Population 12,814
#123 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
WEST MOUNT AIRY
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
27 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says I'm a nearby resident and would love
to live in west Mount airy. The architecture of the homes and all of the
mature landscape and parks nearby are phenomenal, the location is wonderful
and easy to....
Read 27 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 12,814,
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15. #128 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
MANAYUNK
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 4.19 out of 5 16 reviews
Current Resident: Manayunk is an excellent community which seems to have a
bright future. It has all but totally shed its “college bro” stereotype
with its growing appeal to young professionals, families and people from
varying walks of life. The neighborhood has great amenities such as
restaurants, bars, shopping, train access to center city, and great access
to trails— both the schuylkill and forbidden drive. It’s a great spot for
people who love both city living and nature.... Read 16 reviews
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 6,726
#128 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
MANAYUNK
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Manayunk is an excellent community
which seems to have a bright future. It has all but totally shed its
“college bro” stereotype with its growing appeal to young professionals,
families and people....
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 6,726,
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16. #129 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
FRANCISVILLE
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.88 out of 5 8 reviews
Current Resident: I like the location! Its close to a lot of nice places
and always has some type of event going on. Its close to a lot of tourist
spots and i like being in the city. The only thing i wish would change is
all the apartments being built in place of houses. Its getting crowded....
Read 8 reviews
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B minus
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* Population 4,674
#129 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
FRANCISVILLE
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like the location! Its close to a
lot of nice places and always has some type of event going on. Its close to
a lot of tourist spots and i like being in the city. The only thing i wish
would change....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 4,674,
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19. #131 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
PASSYUNK SQUARE
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.35 out of 5 20 reviews
Current Resident: I love Passyunk Square’s proximity to Center City and the
shops and restaurants on Passyunk Avenue. If the city would clean the
streets, the neighborhood would be perfect!... Read 20 reviews
* grade A
Overall Niche Grade
* grade C minus
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 10,118
#131 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
PASSYUNK SQUARE
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
20 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Passyunk Square’s proximity
to Center City and the shops and restaurants on Passyunk Avenue. If the
city would clean the streets, the neighborhood would be perfect!.
Read 20 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 10,118,
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20. #138 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
SOCIETY HILL
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.75 out of 5 4 reviews
Current Resident: Beautiful, historic, friendly, fantastic location in one
of the greatest cities in the world.... amazing place to raise kids... Read
4 reviews
* grade A
Overall Niche Grade
* grade C minus
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 3,906
#138 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
SOCIETY HILL
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful, historic, friendly,
fantastic location in one of the greatest cities in the world.... amazing
place to raise kids.
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 3,906,
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21. #144 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
EAST FALLS
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.63 out of 5 32 reviews
Current Resident: I just moved into my apartment in August and I love it!
East Falls is a great area to live because you are right outside the city.
The community is safe and I feel comfortable. Germantown, Temple area, and
Manayunk are all really close. There is a lot of greenery and small coffee
shops around where I live that i love to stop by in the summer.... Read 32
reviews
* grade A
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* grade D+
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* grade B minus
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* Population 4,468
#144 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
EAST FALLS
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
32 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I just moved into my apartment in
August and I love it! East Falls is a great area to live because you are
right outside the city. The community is safe and I feel comfortable.
Germantown, Temple....
Read 32 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 4,468,
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22. #157 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
UNIVERSITY CITY
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.71 out of 5 58 reviews
Current Resident: University City is a great area for students and young
people as there are a couple of affordable places to shop and eat. It has
become a little unsafe and and increase in loitering and homelessness.
Therefore, as a female student, I feel very unsafe walking home at night.
Some areas have also become very dirty with trash laying around, which
makes the area more unpleasant.... Read 58 reviews
* grade A
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* grade C minus
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* grade B minus
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* Population 10,361
#157 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
UNIVERSITY CITY
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
58 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says University City is a great area for
students and young people as there are a couple of affordable places to
shop and eat. It has become a little unsafe and and increase in loitering
and homelessness.....
Read 58 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 10,361,
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23. #163 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
SPRING GARDEN
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.8 out of 5 5 reviews
Current Resident: Have lived here 6 years and love the easy transportation
options, great neighbors, community events, and close knit neighborhood
vibe. Definitely the best urban neighborhood in the city.... Read 5 reviews
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 7,220
#163 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
SPRING GARDEN
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Have lived here 6 years and love the
easy transportation options, great neighbors, community events, and close
knit neighborhood vibe. Definitely the best urban neighborhood in the
city..
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 7,220,
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26. #165 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
SPRUCE HILL
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.77 out of 5 13 reviews
Current Resident: Spruce Hill is somewhere between "much, much better than
average" and "the very best" in Philadelphia. A historic neighborhood of
charming large Victorian homes - most subdivided into apartment units - and
leafy shady streets. Some blocks are gorgeous. There are homes scattered
around that have sold for over a million dollars. The jewel of the area is
pretty Clark Park, where free movies, Shakespeare in the Park, and
orchestra concerts by the take place. One of the safer places to live, but
not the safest - burglaries and car thefts do happen. Diverse array of
interesting and ethnic restaurants. The only downside is there are lot of
grad students and interns here and therefore there are a lot of pizzerias
and neighborhood bars - not a "family" feel to the area and parking very
difficult.... Read 13 reviews
* grade A
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* grade C minus
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* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 7,939
#165 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
SPRUCE HILL
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Spruce Hill is somewhere between
"much, much better than average" and "the very best" in Philadelphia. A
historic neighborhood of charming large Victorian homes - most subdivided
into apartment units....
Read 13 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 7,939,
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27. #171 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
CHESTNUT HILL
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 4.35 out of 5 20 reviews
Niche User: The high incomes of its residents and high real estate values.
It is among the affluent and safest places in Philadelphia. Things I
believe that needs to be done in Chestnut hill: Managing Subdivision and
Redevelopment of Land, Protecting the Wissahickon Watershed.... Read 20
reviews
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B+
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* Population 11,087
#171 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
CHESTNUT HILL
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The high incomes of its residents and high
real estate values. It is among the affluent and safest places in
Philadelphia. Things I believe that needs to be done in Chestnut
hill:Managing Subdivision and Redevelopment of Land,Protecting the
Wissahickon Watershed..
Read 20 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 11,087,
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28. #176 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
ANDORRA
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Current Resident: Very quiet neighborhood in Philadelphia with great parks
and houses. Right next to fairmount park and the people are wonderful.
Close to center city and suburbs.... Read 1 review
* grade A
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* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade A
Crime & Safety
* Population 4,909
#176 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
ANDORRA
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very quiet neighborhood in
Philadelphia with great parks and houses. Right next to fairmount park and
the people are wonderful. Close to center city and suburbs..
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 4,909,
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29. #178 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
PENNSPORT
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.84 out of 5 19 reviews
Current Resident: The Pennsport neighborhood is very family friendly with
quiet streets and a large park. Grocery stores and other essentials are
within walking distance. There are a handful of neighborhood bars and
restaurants. Street parking is fairly easy to find. Generally safe area,
however it is still the city - use common sense.... Read 19 reviews
* grade A
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* grade C minus
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 7,143
#178 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
PENNSPORT
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The Pennsport neighborhood is very
family friendly with quiet streets and a large park. Grocery stores and
other essentials are within walking distance. There are a handful of
neighborhood bars and....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 7,143,
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30. #179 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
ROXBOROUGH
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.8 out of 5 35 reviews
Current Resident: I love the community feel of Roxborough. The proximity to
the Wissahickon Park makes you feel less in the city. I also enjoy being so
close to Manayunk, which has many events throughout the year. Even during
COVID-19!... Read 35 reviews
* grade A
Overall Niche Grade
* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 11,468
#179 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
ROXBOROUGH
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the community feel of
Roxborough. The proximity to the Wissahickon Park makes you feel less in
the city. I also enjoy being so close to Manayunk, which has many events
throughout the year.....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 11,468,
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32. #201 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
CEDAR PARK
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
* •
Rating 3.21 out of 5 33 reviews
Current Resident: I moved from Seattle to Philadelphia to go to graduate
school. I am so happy we chose to live in Cedar Park. The diversity is
excellent, commute times are great, there are nice shops/restaurants and I
feel very safe. Though the area does feel divided from other parts of West
Philly, overall the neighborhood seem more blended than center city or
graduate hospital.... Read 33 reviews
* grade A minus
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* grade D+
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* grade B minus
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* Population 8,102
#201 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
CEDAR PARK
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
33 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved from Seattle to Philadelphia
to go to graduate school. I am so happy we chose to live in Cedar Park. The
diversity is excellent, commute times are great, there are nice
shops/restaurants and....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 8,102,
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33. #205 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
CHINATOWN
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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Rating 4.41 out of 5 22 reviews
Current Resident: Near food, near old and new shopping, near entertainment
venues, near multiple great hospitals, good school catchment.... Read 22
reviews
* grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
* grade C minus
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 2,293
#205 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Near food, near old and new
shopping, near entertainment venues, near multiple great hospitals, good
school catchment..
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 2,293,
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34. #216 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area
WYNNEFIELD HEIGHTS
* Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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Rating 3.92 out of 5 12 reviews
Current Resident: Wynnefield heights a great community to live in and raise
children. It is a great walkable area. You are close to a shopping mall,
the area has two supermarkets, pharmacies, gym, the area has many homes and
apartment complexes and it right off of Fairmount park and just a few miles
from downtown.... Read 12 reviews
* grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
* grade D+
Public Schools
* grade B minus
Crime & Safety
* Population 4,010
#216 Best Places to Live in Philadelphia Area.
WYNNEFIELD HEIGHTS
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Wynnefield heights a great community
to live in and raise children. It is a great walkable area. You are close
to a shopping mall, the area has two supermarkets, pharmacies, gym, the
area has many....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 4,010,
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