Best neighborhoods in Philadelphia
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Ranked 1st best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"A jewel of a neighborhood!"
- KellyMc
East Oak Lane is truly a treasure! Traveling along North Broad St., you have no idea what is hidden away at the City's "Northern Gates:" a 10 square block neighborhood of green space and handsome home...
Ranked 2nd best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Chestnut Hill - A Beauty"
- spsimons
Huge stone mansions have made Chestnut Hill one of the most desirable places to live in Philadelphia. Spacious green lawns, which are at a premium in Philadelphia, surround the gracious homes....
Ranked 3rd best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Washington Square - A tony part of town"
- spsimons
Taking its name Washington Square from a large square area between 5th and 7th Streets, the neighborhood borders Society Hill. Washington Square has a rather storied history. It was once home to a...
Ranked 4th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Powelton Village A Quaint Village in the City Proper"
- spsimons
One of Philadelphia more “exclusive” neighborhoods, Powelton Village has had many iterations in its lengthy history. Named after Samuel Powel, Philadelphia’s Mayor under both the British and American...
Ranked 5th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Vibrant ‘Old World’ Neighborhood"
- Sugarcube
Old City Philadelphia is the nation’s most historic square mile. This vibrant ‘old world’ neighborhood is the home to many shops, galleries, restaurants, and historic sites.
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Ranked 6th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"University City and You"
- spsimons
As the name implies, University City is a clusters of three universities: University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and University of the Sciences. With expansion, it now encompasses the area fro...
Ranked 7th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Southwest Center City - Good Eats!"
- spsimons
When people refer to Philadelphia’s nightlife of the roarin' ‘40s and 50s, they are talking about the South Street boundary of this neighborhood. Eateries, movie theaters, speakeasies and nightclubs...
Ranked 8th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"East Falls - A Jewel"
- spsimons
A beautiful neighborhood on the east banks of the Schuylkill River, East Falls attracts a blend of the elite living alongside professionals of many stripes. Many well-known politicians including for...
Ranked 9th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Logan Circle - Charming"
- spsimons
Logan Circle takes its name from James Logan, a mayor of Philadelphia in the 19th Century. The area is also known as Logan Square from one of William Penn’s four green gardens which served as the fou...
Ranked 10th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Society Hill - High Society at its Best"
- spsimons
One of the most historic areas in the country is located in Society Hill. Overlooking the Delaware River, Society Hill was transformed by the mid-60s urban renewal initiatives to the sophisticated env...
Ranked 11th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Absolutely lovely neighborhood"
- sweaver1213
My mom grew up here so Pennypack Park will always have a spot in my heart. It's located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia and is situated between the Northeast Philadelphia Airport and Pennypac...
Ranked 12th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Bella Vista - A Beautiful View"
- spsimons
Do you have a passion for cooking with fresh ingredients? Are you an aficionado for open air markets? Then the Bella Vista also known as the Italian Market District would be the place for you to mak...
Ranked 13th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Northern Liberties is Happenin"
- spsimons
Where the artists go……here comes the neighborhood! Northern Liberties, as the name suggests, is just north of Center City Philadelphia. As artistic working space became too expensive in other area...
Ranked 14th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Nice little area in South Philly"
- sweaver1213
Wharton is a neighborhood located in South Philadelphia. It is bound by 4th Street to the east, Broad Street to the west, Tasker Street to the north and Wolf Street to the south. The area is also adja...
Ranked 15th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Rittenhouse - For the Rich and Famous"
- spsimons
If you are seeking sophistication and upscale living then Rittenhouse Square might have just what you are looking for. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City it is home to many empty nes...
Ranked 16th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Mayfair - A Stick and Stay Neighborhood"
- spsimons
Once spacious farmland, Mayfair has become a fixture in Lower Northeast Philadelphia. It is a stick-and-stay neighborhood of Irish Americans who were joined by Polish, Italians, German, and English....
Ranked 17th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Pretty area of the city"
- sweaver1213
Spring Garden is a neighborhood located in the Center City section of Philadelphia. It is bound by Fairmont Avenue to the north, 15th Street to the east, 24th Street to the west and Spring Garden Stre...
Ranked 18th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Manayunk on a Bike"
- spsimons
If you up for an in-town weekend then Manayunk is your spot. The city has its own San Francisco with hilly residential streets rising above Main Street. Shopping, bar hopping, and exotic restaurant...
Ranked 19th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Its West Philly, nuff said"
- Jammerz
The Walnut Hill section of West Philadelphia is a predominantly black neighborhood. The area is becoming increasingly more attractive to students who attend U Penn and other nearby colleges as the cos...
Ranked 20th best neighborhood in Philadelphia
"Southwark East"
- spsimons
Southwark East is one of the original neighborhoods of Philadelphia. It borders the Delaware River and served as a landing point for settlers making their way to the new land. Its stature in the hist...