Neighborhoods

Center City / Avenue of the Arts
19102
Defined as the area between Broad Street and 16th Street, from Waverly Street to Callowhill Street. This neighborhood houses City Hall, Academy of Fine Arts, The Franklin Institute, The Kimmel Center, Hahnemann Hospital, and many great hotels, restaurants and businesses, as well as the start of the shopping district downtown. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 6,000 and median price for a home here is $400,000.

Logan Square / Rittenhouse
19103
Defined as the area between 16th street and the Schuylkill River, from Waverly Street to Vine Street. This neighborhood houses Logan Circle, the Academy of Natural Sciences, Rittenhouse Square, the shopping district, the as well as some of the best restaurants and luxury living in Philadelphia. Residents of Logan Square are also part of the highly sought after Greenfield school district. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 22,000 and median price for a home here is $500,000.

Old City / Society Hill
19106
Defined as the area between The Delaware River and 8th Street, from Lombard Street to Callowhill Street. This neighborhood houses Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, The Constitution Center, Elfreths Alley, The Martime Museum, First Bank of the US, Penn’s Landing, Washington Square, boutique shopping and a large selection of great restaurants. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 13,000 and median price for a home here is $300,000.

Washington Square / Wash Square West
19107
Defined as the area between 8th Street and Broad Street, from South Street to Filbert Street. Popular areas within this neighborhood are the Gayborhood and Midtown Village. This neighborhood lies on the border of Washington Square and houses Antique Row, Pennsylvania and Jefferson Hospitals, as well as a small array of restaurants, coffee shops and shopping. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 11,500 and median price for a home here is $350,000.

Chinatown / Loft District
19107
Defined as the area between 8th Street and 13th Street, from Filbert Street to Spring Garden Street. This neighborhood houses Chinatown, the Friendship Gate, the Philadelphia Police Station, many Asian restaurants and loft converted residential buildings. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 3,500 and median price for a home here is $252,000.

Kensington
19122
Defined as the area between Front Street and Broad Street, from Girard Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue. This neighborhood is predominately residential with a scattering of community businesses.
Estimated population of this neighborhood is 28,000 and median price for a home here is $160,000.

Northern Liberties
19123
Defined as the area between the Delaware River and 6th Street, from Callowhill Street to Girard Street. This neighborhood houses the Piazza at Schmidts, Yards Brewing Company, Edgar Allen Poe Historical Site, Liberties Walk, Liberty Lands Park, as well as many coffee shops and restaurants.
Estimated population of this neighborhood is 17,000 and median price for a home here is $260,000.

Fishtown / Old Richmond
19125
Defined as the area between the Delaware River and Front Street, from Frankford Avenue to Lehigh Avenue. This neighborhood houses Penn Treaty Park, Aramingo Square, neighborhood restaurants and many residential homes. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 31,000 and median price for a home here is $150,000.

Art Museum / Fairmount Area
19130
Defined as the area between Broad Street and the Schuylkill River, from Vine Street to Girard Avenue. This neighborhood houses the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, Water Works, Lemon Hill, and many neighborhood restaurants and coffee shops. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 29,000 and median price for a home here is $200,000.

University City
19143/19104/19139
Defined as the broad area between Schuylkill River and 52nd Street, from Baltimore Avenue to Spring Garden Avenue. This neighborhood houses the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel College as well as some areas such as Bartram Gardens Park, Powelton Village, Cedar Park, Penn Catchment, and Spruce Hill. Residents of University City are also part of the highly sought after Penn Alexander/Sadie school district. Estimated population of this large neighborhood is 180,000 and median price for a home here is $100,000

Fitler Square / Graduate Hospital
19146
Defined as the area between Broad Street and the Schuylkill River, from Tasker Street to Waverly Street. This neighborhood is also known as Southwest Center City and houses Fitler Square, the Graduate Hospital, US Naval Base, Wharton Square, Grays Ferry area, and many residential rowhomes. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 46,000 and median price for a home here is $200,000.

Queen Village
19147
Defined as the area between the Delaware River and 6th Street, from Washington Avenue to Lombard Street. This neighborhood houses some local restaurants and shops and is predominately residential. Residents of Queen Village are also part of the highly sought after Meredith school district.
Estimated population of this neighborhood is 22,000 and median price for a home here is $317,000.

Bella Vista
19147
Defined as the area between 6th Street and 11th Street from Washington Avenue to South Street. This neighborhood houses the Italian Market, many neighborhood restaurants, shops and coffee houses, as well as community gardens and Bardascino Park.
Estimated population of this neighborhood is 28,000 and median price for a home here is $242,000.

Passyunk Square
19147
Defined as the area between 6th Street and Broad Street, from Tasker Avenue to Washington Avenue. This neighborhood houses the restaurants and shopping along Passyunk Square, the well known Philly steakhouses Gino’s and Pat’s and more community owned businesses.
Estimated population of this neighborhood is 15,000 and median price for a home here is $230,000.

South Philly
19145
Defined as the area between Broad Street and the Schuylkill River, from I95 to Tasker Avenue. This neighborhood houses Roosevelt Park & Golf Course, Marconi Plaza, many local parks and residential dwellings. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 70,000 and median price for a home here is $100,000.

South Philly
19148
Defined as the area between the Delaware River and Broad Street, from I95 to Tasker Avenue. This neighborhood houses the sports parks and stadiums for the Philadelphia sports teams, local parks, shopping along Delaware Avenue, and some residential. Estimated population of this neighborhood is 119,000 and median price for a home here is $120,000.