Philadelphia, PA

North Central

Buy:
$29K - $5M
For Sale on Trulia:
190 homes
Rent:
$550 - $4.8K
For Rent on Trulia:
886 homes
To Downtown Philadelphia:
19 minutes
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What Locals Say

  • Trulia User
    "Area is very Dangerous I do not recommend. Rent is entirely too high for the area to be full of drugs and violence "
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  • Trulia User
    "Peace n safety is what they would like they will not like that being a dog owner you have to keep close eye on your pet"
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  • Trulia User
    "Only moved here from Fishtown because it was cheaper but there is police activity everyday, and just seedy activity in a way. I wouldn’t say it’s safe but I mean it’s cheap."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is not a lot of clean green space or parks in the immediate area that’s safe for dogs. Most people do not clean up dog waste "
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  • Erica T. C.
    "There are many families. Many schools, not the best neighborhood. Shooting claims down in the winter. "
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  • Skyg1lliam
    "I use septa to travel out to norristown for work. I usually don’t have issues, the subways station is around the corner and the. The bus is also on the corner with the trolley going east to west "
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  • Sehin L.
    "I commute on the BSL, the commute is decent, despite the occasional rowdy after school children. I don’t feel comfortable riding the train very late at night though, with the fear of being robbed or harassed. "
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  • Yvette T.
    "Busy., I live near Temple University College~ commute is good to Center City., Neighborhood in the process of being renovated."
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  • Deshone S.
    "The commute to public transportation is easily accessible. Everything is within walking distance and can access various delta routes to any part of the city."
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  • Zahir.pierce06
    "I use a car to get around but you could use public transportation septa gets you all around parking is extremely hard"
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  • Ms T.
    "Teach your children to respect themselves & the others around them. & to remember to stay safe at all times."
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  • Dewayne D.
    "Temple University events There are a lot of places to find entertainment lots of places to find food"
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  • Matthew B.
    "A nice mix of students and long time residents. Some teenagers can get rowdy. No murders lately since the off duty cop got blown away "
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  • Doronsher
    "We lived here for 2 years and I LOVE IT! neighbors are very nice and friendly, this is up and coming neighborhood and it's clean, safe and nice! "
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  • Crystalmiller
    "ABSOLUTELY ALL of my neighbors are friendly the kids are so nice and there is no crime and I am okay with my grandchildren to go outside so that they can play with other children this is a very very nice and pleasant neighborhood for kids from my experience."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s great to live here if you go to Temple. Neighbors are respectful if you are respectful. Which is how it is in most places. "
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  • Lanre A.
    "up and coming. not there yet. Investment mindset to wait for the environment to change. The neighborhood is super close to the Art Museum"
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  • Chellgreen
    "I used to live in the area pretty nice around college campus so nights are never boring but not that much violence "
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  • Halogenknight2018
    "Not too bad for the notoriety of North Philly. It’s safe enough, you just need basic street smarts. I haven’t had any problems even in areas people say are bad neighborhoods."
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  • Jayonnag92
    "Neighbors aren’t friendly, there’s never any parking, and there are two known occurrences of break-ins. "
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  • Cynda P.
    "I like the mix of residents and college students."
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  • Cynda P.
    "Parents like that there's extra law enforcement—the campus police are on the scene."
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  • Cynda P.
    "I walk a lot and use the subway. It's conveniently located!"
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  • Cynda P.
    "There is always a block party or school event happening"
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  • Casandra F.
    "The community involvement here makes it different. There are also beautiful art murals to enjoy."
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  • Casandra F.
    "It has great charter schools, and reasonably priced real estate."
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  • Casandra F.
    "Blockparty's with the neighbors. Going to local swimming pool."
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