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Bella Vista

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Philadelphia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 18 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    C-
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
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Bella Vista is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 5,066. Bella Vista is in Philadelphia County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Bella Vista offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bella Vista there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bella Vista and residents tend to be liberal.
About Bella Vista...
Population
5,066

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$403,961
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,365
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    50%
  • Own
    50%
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Bella Vista Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    9.8
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    29.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    78.1
    500.1
  • Theft
    400
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$76,236
National
$55,322
Families with Children
19%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    33%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    13%
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    Bella Vista Reviews

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    I love Bella Vista’s walkability and convenience. The variety of restaurants and shoppes, proximity to Center City, and abundance of public transit lines make car-free living easy!
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    I really enjoy living in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The neighborhood is extremely safe and extremely quiet. There are several good schools located in the neighborhood, such as, Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Christopher Columbus Charter School, and many others. The neighborhood is extremely family friendly. There are various delicious restaurants throughout the neighborhood, that offer food from countries all over the world. In addition, there are several places to buy groceries, such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Acme, the Italian Market, and much more. This area offers anything you need. There are also several parks in the area, that provides a great place to picnic or walk your pets. There are also several very nice pools, gyms, and recreation centers in the area.
    Bella Vista is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. The neighborhood is very family friendly and a close knit community.