Philadelphia, PA

Ogontz

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$12K - $390K
For Sale on Trulia:
82 homes
Rent:
$600 - $2.6K
For Rent on Trulia:
89 homes
To Downtown Philadelphia:
29 minutes
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What Locals Say about Ogontz

At least 223 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say car is needed

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Alice Yarborough
    "Where their children are at all times. Their safety is very important as well as good schools. Transportation is to be accessible and safe."
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  • Andrelemar59
    "The high schools in the area, the community Church, the rec center, your mom and pop stores to convenience store are very good "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice large park and side walks Friendly neighbors Lots of laughter heard on the block Good music You may not have a front parking spot but there enough for everyone "
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  • Trulia User
    "No where for your children to play safely. There is a lot of shootings, so there is heavy police presence ."
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  • Trulia User
    "It's very good area It has stores and laundromat close. it has different stores safe area and it has alot of things to offer "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are the best thing about this Neighborhood in the school districts are a very good too so bring your kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "the people are great. also good location close to everything. bus is right by the corner and train station is less than 6 minutes away"
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  • Arritar
    "Community meetings at Berachah Baptist Church. The neighbors can get food, help, and counseling at the church. "
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  • Ponpon W.
    "Quiet at times and good schools in the area. Lots of shopping near by and some parts is town watch neighborhood "
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  • Amber.gary
    "I see a lot of people walking their dogs and NO ONE CLEANS UP AFTERWARDS!! It’s horrible. I don’t even let my children run up and down our block because it’s always random piles of dog feces. "
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  • Trunita B.
    "Every one looks out for each other property and children. I love my neighborhood. Very friendly atmosphere and nice parks and schools. "
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  • Ladytpink46
    "There is a School in the neighborhood. Prince Hall School. A Library close, and a Police and Fire station."
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  • Trunita B.
    "The closeness of the neighbors. And community. every one looks out for each other and their property."
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  • Lynda P.
    "Been living here for 28 years. Great neighborhood to raise your family and it’s safe to walk at night "
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  • Goldie
    "The blocks are to small and the homes are attached to each. The parking is horrible and there Street light need to be brighter they are dull. "
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  • Trunita B.
    "church picnics and give aways. Friendly neighborhood and people that keep me posted on anything and everything in the neighborhood. "
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  • Vronti D. T.
    "Simon’s Steaks on Stenton Ave near broad st is new and has awesome food and sometimes live band entertainment!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Horrible place to Live. Run far and run fast. Disrespectful renters and their slum lord landlords have killed the neighborhood. Police literally told me that I should move "
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  • Richeda S.
    "I HATE IT HERE!!! Don’t want to raise my children in this area or city!!! Too many senseless crimes!!!"
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  • Lou6230
    "I lived in this neighborhood going on 58years so all my life this area is no worse then any other neighborhood it's a good place to bring up a family I did and that's two girls and a boy and grandkids "
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  • Sundry Wilson
    "Immediate access to SEPTA on nearly every corner. SEPTA is almost always never on time though. Traffic can be intense if driving, especially on 76."
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  • Ash
    "Great community and very family oriented! Many families I know around here send their children to school in the neighborhood and environment is safe!!"
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  • Ashley A.
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. They seem to really enjoy walking their dogs. It's a safe neighborhood."
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  • Bryant.kiyana
    "I wouldnt stay here forever .. it’s an ok place . High crime rate .. very busy ... just not a good look to stay or raise a family .. "
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  • Asia C.
    "I stay to myself but I love the schools and some of the neighbors can be pretty cool it’s not much that goes on around here and I like it like that and I’m also near the police station "
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  • Djmasterrob
    "I’ve been living in the area all my life and it’s always been home my family has been here since I was a child."
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  • Vrontidavis
    "It’s close to public transportation and walking distance to my child’s elementary school. The area seems quiet for the most part but I still wouldn’t walk alone at night in this area."
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  • Pdmurray70
    "it's a nice area to live I never had any problems and the school is right up the street I could stay he for a li g time"
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