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Holmesburg

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 41 reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    D+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    C
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B
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Holmesburg is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 23,134. Holmesburg is in Philadelphia County. Living in Holmesburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Holmesburg there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Holmesburg and residents tend to be liberal.
About Holmesburg...
Population
23,134

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$120,189
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$788
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%
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Holmesburg Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    239.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    190.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    252.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    889.2
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    53.8
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$37,357
National
$55,322
Families with Children
22%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Holmesburg Reviews

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So glad we moved here! Quiet, well kept, and diverse. The people who live here are all very friendly and really care about each other and the neighborhood. Lots of people are involved in the various community organizations. Perfectly situated to public transportation. Lots of shops, salons, great restaurants, and attractions in the area. Also, some great spots for the more outdoorsy types!
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A quiet neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia. Plenty of places to go out for dinner or drinks (Dagwoods, the Ashburner). Easy access to 95. Close proximity to Pennypack Park and the Delaware Waterfront. I've lived year for several years and have never felt unsafe.
I would definitely move here again.
I am currently having a bad experience in my area. I am scared to walk outside because someone is always honking or whistling at me, sometimes even trying to get me in their car. Prostitutes work two blocks away from me, and many of my neighbors use drugs such as heroin. I love Philadelphia because I grew up here and there are so many beautiful things to see if you look hard enough. We have amazing museums and orchestras, better than any other city I have been to. However, in the future if there is not a change the area will become impoverished and full of more crime than it already is. I do not want to be scared to live in a city I love.