Philadelphia, PA

Fairmount

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Buy:
$135K - $1.35M
For Sale on Trulia:
45 homes
Rent:
$975 - $4.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
105 homes
To Downtown Philadelphia:
17 minutes
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What Locals Say about Fairmount

At least 189 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 98 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 27 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "there is only 1 dog park but it's a dog friendly area dogs are welcome 😊..........................................it's hard to find pet friendly properties for rent "
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  • Trulia User
    "public transportation is accessible in multiple well populated areas, if you follow the schedule buses , trolleys and trains are close "
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  • Trulia User
    "it a really nice neighborhood, with different amenities and many events ,for all ages ,genres, lots of festivals, work out. reading ,nature and much to do here "
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  • Sharontice
    "Lots of public transportation options, multiple Indego bike stations and ability to walk to downtown Philadelphia. "
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  • Amanda M. C.
    "Literally right near the art museum and close to center city without feeling like you’re in the middle of the city. "
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  • Ryan L.
    "The block I live on has little parties on the street on Fridays/Saturdays. The people on the street keep the street clean. "
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  • Bell
    "The Eastern State Penitentiary brings tourists, especially around Halloween. This is a blessing and a curse- sometimes things can get a bit loud- but it’s mostly a blessing and adds to the culture of the neighborhood."
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  • Samantha.ramagano
    "By bus to center city and then train if I need it. Buses run regularly and I’ve never had an issue catching a bus. They can be crowded during rush hour though. "
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  • Carmen A.
    "Getting involved in local events like the arts crawl, art museum + the oval in the summer, and Kelly drive being in walking distance give this neighborhood the very best of living in the city! "
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  • Dianna T.
    "really good neighborhood. nice people. terrible parking though. nice place to have a family. pretty clean. car break ins sometimes. "
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  • Alandale84
    "It’s fantastic & very warm, friendly & welcoming place, especially to NEW FACES, from every walk of life, here & around the world..."
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  • Stephanie
    "It feels like a suburb within a city (minus the lack of parking). It would be a perfect neighborhood if the parking was better "
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  • Amanda W.
    "Good schools nearby, a lot of young families in the area, parks nearby for kids to play, streets are safe and quiet, parking is okay- can get tough later at night, might have to walk a few blocks to the house, but overall parking isn’t terrible "
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  • Alandale84
    "It’s fantastic, everyone gets on really well, we have pot lucks, Block Parties & hang out, great neighborhood "
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  • Jackie S.
    "It’s a lovely community that’s safe and quiet. It is unique in the sense that you don’t have to leave the city to have that friendly suburban feel. "
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  • Bassam2994
    "Monitor your children I have them treat people with respect and know how to behave themselves in a community where there are grown adults"
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  • Tony
    "Everything!!! Neighbors are great, we have block parties, great atmosphere in Halloween, Eastern State Penitentiary is great to visit and nice restaurants around"
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  • Andrew P.
    "It's the safest friendliest part of Philadelphia. It's a very tight knit community. Lots of restaurants and parks as well as local transportation to get around the city. "
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  • Lisa F.
    "There are several busses that pick up in Fairmount and go into center city and also a new one that goes to university city. But there’s no train anywhere nearby."
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  • Lisa F.
    "So many things. Arts crawls, neighborhood movies on the lawn, restaurant week, block parties all over, Fairmount Arts Center totally serving the community with kids and family events, Halloween parade, the list goes on."
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  • Struby2
    "It's a very dog friendly neighborhood, near the park and friendly people. there are people regularly walking dogs."
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  • Valerie Rushmere
    "I've lived in this neighborhod for 30 years and I love it! I used to live in this house many years ago and have watched the neighborhood change over the years. There are many great new restaurants in the area as well as great local events on the parkway and in the many museums nearby including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary Museum, Barnes, Rodin, etc."
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive out of town. Very easy no traffic as I get straight onto Kelly. Can walk to city in 25mims. I love it here"
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  • Rochellesady
    "This area feels safe and I enjoy living near the park amd museums. overall, a nice place to live. I just wish it was remotely affordable to purchase a house here. "
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  • Aaron
    "There are a lot of dog owners in our neighborhood and small streets with low car traffic so it’s pretty dog friendly. "
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  • Rochellesady
    "dogs are typically kept on leash, and are well behaved. there are cafes where dogs can sit outside. also, we are very close to the park and hiking areas."
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  • noodle
    "Friendly people nice streets kids playing dog parks helping others doing things a lot a like Hahahha "
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  • Michael
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for 7 years and area has only improved since I have moved in. Everyone is friendly and the neighborhood definitely feels on the up."
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  • jdiamond34
    "Halloween, bastille day, proximity to art museum And activities on Ben Franklin parkway Flea market at penitentiary "
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  • Unspecified
    "I see people walking dogs anytime, day or night. Many parks to bring your dog to play and run around. "
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  • Emily L.
    "This is a great neighborhood for kids. It has good parks and is close to the free library and Franklin Institute science museum."
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  • Eileen B.
    "Being near Fairmount Park is great for kids. There are also many options for daycare and schools."
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  • Amber W.
    "Oval Pop Up Beer Garden is in front of the art museum and has not only a beer garden, but also food trucks and sometimes movies on the big screen."
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  • Kelsey B.
    "I love to go out to the local bars with my friends. There are many options so we never get bored."
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  • Amber W.
    "It's easy to get into Center City within a 15-minute walk."
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  • Emily L.
    "Most places are an easy bus ride away."
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  • John l.
    "It’s quiet and removed from center city but still accessible, there’s plenty of bars and restaurants in the area and you can hop on any highway that you need to "
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