2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in the Philadelphia AreaAbout this List

Oxford Circle

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 83 reviews

Current Resident: I would like to see that less trash around the neighborhood. What I like about Oxford Circle is that there is a lot of stores, which makes the stores more accessible.
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• C+

• C

• A+

• 54,057 Population

Pennsauken Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 89 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived here for the majority of my life and Pennsauken is just perfect for me and my parents. It is only 15 minutes away from Philadelphia which makes up for our lack of Nightlife. Pennsauken is so diverse that everywhere you go there will be someone that speaks the same foreign language that you do. During the summer I love to go out and run or bike and Cooper river is literally 5 minutes from my home which is a lovely 6 kilometer circle along the river. The only problem is that it is right next to Camden, which has its stereotypes but people from Camden can easily walk into Pennsauken at night so be careful.
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• B

• C+

• A+

• 35,863 Population

Norristown

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 59 reviews

Current Resident: Some areas of Norristown can be quite poor, with homeless men, women, and children who are not as fortunate as others walking along sidewalks and roadways. Other areas can seem quite wealthy. Norristown has mostly middle-class citizens. As a suburb, we try to give back to our community and host several soup kitchens and fundraisers for those less fortunate who could benefit from our help. This makes Norristown a kind place sometimes. the King of Prussia mall is right nearby, as well as Walmart, Giant, and Home Depot. The places where our community comes together is where you find us most happy.
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• B-

• B-

• A+

• 34,556 Population

Lower Moyamensing

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 45 reviews

Current Resident: Love this place in the city. My wife like to live close to city hall, so we choose this place with great public transportation including train and several bus lines. The hospital, school, bank, Starbucks, chain restaurant and subway station are so close to my living place. Large park, sport complex, shopping center are not far away from here, less than 10 mins drive locally. It is perfect choice of you consider convenience, house affordability and live quality in balance at a same time.
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• B-

• D+

• A+

• 20,963 Population

Rosedale

• Neighborhood in Camden, NJ
• 4 reviews

Niche User: Overall, this area is great, but crimes are to be dealt with.
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• C+

• D

• A+

• 12,652 Population

Whitman

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: I've looked all over Philadelphia for a great neighborhood for my family and was glad to settle into Whitman. I have good relationships with the teachers at my kids' school. I'm close to public transportation that allows me to get to Center City to work, or go to Passyunk to enjoy dinners with my hubby. Cost of living is excellent here and I am so close to shopping centers, grocery, restaurant and bars. I love the new little neighborhood bars that have been popping up. The neighbors are friendly and look out for each other. I am told that this feature is declining rarity in Philly neighborhoods, and Whitman and Pennsport are the only few left with that true Philly neighborhood love.

I am trying to get my sister to move here too when we find a good house for sale. There aren't too many new houses for sale, but that's an easy fix. I just love this neighborhood so much!
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• B-

• C-

• A+

• 18,136 Population

Northwood

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: The neighborhood had changed a lot in the last 10 years but is still usually quiet and neighbors salute and are friendly but most of all are hard workers that focus in their own business. At our street we have a retired neighbor that keep everybody inform and is always the key chain for any needs.
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• C

• D-

• A+

• 12,637 Population

Dickinson Narrows

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 21 reviews

Niche User: The area is a wonderful area to live. There somethings that I will change for some is the violence. Its not as bad as it seem, but it still is harm to the neighborhood and the people living in it. Another thing I would change is how small the blocks are. lol they are really little.
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• A-

• C-

• A+

• 12,604 Population

Lindenwold

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 41 reviews

Former Resident: Lindenwold was a nice environment when I lived there. Certain areas where quite and not to much traffic. Certain areas were also clean.
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• C

• C-

• A+

• 17,481 Population

Bear

• Suburb in Delaware
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: It has been almost 2 years since I have recently moved to Bear, Delaware from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. So far, I enjoy my time here. There are many stores nearby because it is centralized within a downtown area. In Bear, it is a very diverse area to visit. I live in a townhomw and around the community, we have nightshift watchers to make sure there is safety. The public elementary school nearby has a very big environment for the children for recess and the police are out making sure there are no dangerous people out driving. It is a safe environment to live with convenient nearby has stations and stores at a 5 to 10 mile radius.
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• B+

• C

• A+

• 20,401 Population

Elizabeth Area

• Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE

• B

• C-

• A+

• 3,741 Population

Lawndale

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: Hi! My name is Ana, I have been living in Lawndale for about 2 years and, I can say that it is a quiet neighborhood, there are plenty stores, schools, a library, gym, as well as efficient public transportation.
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• C+

• C-

• A+

• 29,976 Population

Philadelphia

• City in Pennsylvania
• 1,405 reviews

Current Resident: The city is very lively and shows a lot of pride. Philadelphia is very historic since the creation of the country was mostly created in the city of brotherly love! Philly is known for the special landmarks that hold history such as independence hall, the liberty bell, and even the art museum which famous boxer, Rocky, climbed. Philly is home to many delicious treats such as soft pretzels, water ice, and, of course, cheese steaks. This city is filled with amazing things and lets everyone know that.
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• B

• C-

• A+

• 1,569,657 Population

Burlington Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 81 reviews

Current Resident: Burlington Township is a diverse community with many organizations that work to make not just Burlington, but the world as a whole, a better place. What Burlington Township needs is more funding for the high school, which has spectacular and hardworking students but a very standard curriculum. We need to bring the education system to be above average like our amazing students.
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• B+

• B+

• A+

• 22,713 Population

Echelon

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 10 reviews

Niche User: I love the area that I live in. Voorhees is a generally safe town with no big crimes going on. It is a suburban area which is an excellent environment for my sister and I to grow up in because it is enough for us be familiar with people without it being extremely crowded or empty. There is a decent amount of activity going on in the area, and the schools know how to celebrate individual students. I would love to live in this area again, and I actually was hoping to find another area like this for future housing. I am not sure how this area is compared to the rest country, but I know that is pretty well off compared to other towns in New Jersey. The only problem I have with this area is the changes that the high school is going through. They are changing years of organized schedules and classing in order to follow the lead of another high school, but every teacher and student knows that the students will not be able to handle this change next year.
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• A

• A

• A+

• 11,185 Population

East Lansdowne

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Not the best place, not the worse place neither. I love east Lansdowne for a lot of reasons. very diverse( 50% black, 30% white, 14% percent Asians, and 5% all. where else can you find such diversity?), east commute to the city, east access to the surrounding and store, overall rating is B- source (Delaware County safety niche), big houses, bigger streets, nice people. The only problem for me is the school system is rated C- with all this taxes but inadequate school system.
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• B-

• D+

• A+

• 2,674 Population

Mayfair

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 105 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Mayfair for about 14 years, the people are usually friendly, just some places there are people who are not so great. Mayfair is filled with people with different backgrounds and its great, it helps everyone improve there social skill with different people.
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• B-

• D+

• A+

• 39,646 Population

Burlington

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Burlington is a very diverse and family friendly neighborhood. It’s a good place to buy an affordable house that is decently sized. It’s pretty safe, but that aren’t that many things to do in the immediate area. You have to drive 5-10 minutes to get from the developments to the department stores, library, etc. The local government could invest more in parks and recreation so kids aren’t loitering around the 7/11 in the summer with nothing to do. There are basketball courts, tennis courts, and a running path, but I think there should be more to do.
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• C+

• C+

• A+

• 9,835 Population

Wissinoming

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: I moved here 5 years ago from Port Richmond. The area is improving every day. New homeowners moving in, really close to public transportation, Parks and major roads, more home for your buck. Diverse area, with a real chance to build up the area.
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• C+

• D-

• A+

• 24,096 Population

Burholme

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 14 reviews

• B+

• C

• A+

• 7,859 Population

Stockton

• Neighborhood in Camden, NJ
• 13 reviews

• B-

• D

• A+

• 11,069 Population

West Poplar

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 4 reviews

Niche User: It is a nice area if you are a student because it is very quiet here, which is perfect for studying. It is a brand new house so the wall and the floor is clean/ you get a small backyard, and possibly a garage, and you can still have a parking lot. It is walking distance to many restaurants and convenient stores, and public transportation. If you are Temple or CCP students, it is very convenient for you guys to go to school from this area.
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• B

• D

• A+

• 9,206 Population

Woodlynne

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 1 review

• C+

• C+

• A+

• 2,950 Population

Lansdowne

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: What I like about Lansdowne the most, no, what I love about Lansdowne the most, is its welcoming environment, loving community, and diverse neighborhoods. I've spent my entire life in Lansdowne, and the borough I've grown up in has played a large role in my growth as an individual. I have experienced memorable connections, long-lasting relationships, and genuine warm-heartedness. This town has deeply impacted my heart! With all of that said, what I'd like to see change would be the education system. Many schools in the area lack the materials and resources required for a student to excel. However, if the area makes a few slight changes, Lansdowne has immense potential, and with enough perseverance to success, this community will thrive.
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• B

• D+

• A+

• 10,641 Population

Canby Park

• Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE

• B+

• C-

• A+

• 4,420 Population