Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA

20 neighborhoods analyzed and ranked by safety, schools, housing value, walkability, and lifestyle.

20
Neighborhoods
84
Avg Score
$550,497
Median Home
$2,201
Avg Rent

Philadelphia Neighborhood Rankings

All 20 neighborhoods ranked by overall score

Philadelphia Heights

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
95
Safety95
Schools95
Value87
Walk93
Median: $947,526 Rent: $3,790/mo Best for: Executives

Philadelphia Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
94
Safety95
Schools95
Value87
Walk92
Median: $925,941 Rent: $3,703/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Philadelphia Ranch

Suburban · Spacious
90
Safety94
Schools95
Value86
Walk89
Median: $603,434 Rent: $2,413/mo Best for: Families

Philadelphia Estates

Suburban · Exclusive
90
Safety95
Schools95
Value85
Walk93
Median: $496,877 Rent: $1,987/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

Royal Philadelphia

Suburban · Luxury
89
Safety94
Schools94
Value84
Walk86
Median: $464,427 Rent: $1,857/mo Best for: Families

The Heights

Urban · Trendy
87
Safety89
Schools89
Value83
Walk86
Median: $555,790 Rent: $2,223/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Philadelphia Village

Mixed · Hip
87
Safety89
Schools90
Value84
Walk86
Median: $518,210 Rent: $2,072/mo Best for: Millennials

Philadelphia Park

Residential · Family-Friendly
86
Safety89
Schools90
Value84
Walk90
Median: $598,709 Rent: $2,394/mo Best for: Families

Philadelphia Grove

Residential · Charming
84
Safety86
Schools87
Value83
Walk81
Median: $479,654 Rent: $1,918/mo Best for: Professionals

East Philadelphia

Mixed · Diverse
84
Safety85
Schools86
Value85
Walk87
Median: $507,953 Rent: $2,031/mo Best for: Families

West Philadelphia

Residential · Gentrifying
84
Safety86
Schools87
Value82
Walk85
Median: $423,513 Rent: $1,694/mo Best for: Young Families

Philadelphia Gardens

Residential · Established
83
Safety85
Schools86
Value83
Walk78
Median: $556,961 Rent: $2,227/mo Best for: Families

Philadelphia Meadows

Suburban · Quiet
83
Safety86
Schools85
Value84
Walk79
Median: $595,637 Rent: $2,382/mo Best for: Retirees

North Philadelphia

Residential · Suburban
81
Safety83
Schools84
Value81
Walk84
Median: $489,075 Rent: $1,956/mo Best for: Commuters

Midtown

Urban · Urban
80
Safety80
Schools81
Value79
Walk82
Median: $561,730 Rent: $2,246/mo Best for: Professionals

Arts District

Cultural · Creative
78
Safety77
Schools78
Value79
Walk81
Median: $597,262 Rent: $2,389/mo Best for: Artists

South Philadelphia

Mixed · Diverse
78
Safety76
Schools78
Value80
Walk79
Median: $475,060 Rent: $1,900/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant
77
Safety76
Schools77
Value75
Walk80
Median: $255,305 Rent: $1,021/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging
74
Safety71
Schools73
Value78
Walk78
Median: $400,971 Rent: $1,603/mo Best for: Investors

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming
74
Safety71
Schools72
Value79
Walk71
Median: $555,923 Rent: $2,223/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs

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