2018 Most Diverse Places to Live in the Philadelphia AreaAbout this List

Oxford Circle

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 82

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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• B-

• C

• A+

• 51,974 Population

Pennsauken Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 85

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

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• A+

• 35,831 Population

Norristown

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 48

Current Resident: Norristown has many affordable suburbs that are great for families looking to be involved in their community. Community and neighborhood camaraderie are positive and strong! I can't speak for the more urban parts of Norristown, but the rural areas are very clean and offer beautiful housing. There are a ton of great restaurants and is a great location, as it's close to many local tourists hot spots (Philly, King of Prussia, PA Turnpike, etc.).
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• B

• B-

• A+

• 34,460 Population

Bear

• Suburb in Delaware
• 42

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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• 19,904 Population

Lindenwold

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 37

Current Resident: Lindenwold is a small town with diverse culture and choppy roads. Neighbors generally keep to themselves but are friendly.
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• C

• C-

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• 17,482 Population

Lawndale

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 37

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+

• 29,791 Population

Northwood

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 12

Niche User: For the past 11 years, I lived here, there only been 2 crimes. Both times the culprit got caught. Most of my neighbors have security cameras and will notify others of any unusual activity. At one point, there was a sighting of a suspicious car driving around and it spread around quickly, which helped the families with kids. Even when the car disappeared, people still kept an eye on other people's children. While the police don't have a concrete presence in the neighborhood, they do respond quickly. I even met one of the officers and he helped me with a project for my school.
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• A+

• 11,785 Population

Dickinson Narrows

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 21

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+

• 12,322 Population

Philadelphia

• City in Pennsylvania
• 1,130

Current Resident: I love Philly! Born and raised here, the city has so much offer that I completely appreciate much more now that I'm an adult. The public school system sucks. However, there are thousands of surrounding area schools that are private, public, and faith-based. The city is also very family friendly! There are plenty of activities for younger children and even teenagers. There's always some form of activity going on in Center City, so your kids will never be bored. Chestnut Hill is also a great area for families. That section of Philly is near Mt. Airy, Flourtown, Plymouth Whitemarsh, and Roxborough.

For adults, there are hundreds of bars and clubs for you to go to. Again, you can never be bored in the city of Philadelphia. From different cheesesteak spots to fine dining, Philadelphia has something to offer for all tastebuds. Job opportunities are lucrative as someone is ALWAYS hiring, whether it's your ideal job or not.
Read 1,130 Reviews

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• C-

• A+

• 1,559,938 Population

Whitman

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 16

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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• C-

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• 18,373 Population

Burlington

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 22

Current Resident: I wouldn't trade my experience in Burlington for the world, as it has been my home for all of my 16 years of life. Burlington offers a wonderful environment to have interactions with many people that differ in race, ethnicity, gender, attitude, sexuality, etc. Being exposed to these different kinds of people gives me a whole new understanding of different people. However, sometimes Burlington can get a little scary, especially when there is shootings, robbers, vandalism, etc. These occasions are far and few between and can easily be avoided by being with the right people, but it is scary when these things do happen.
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• B

• C+

• A+

• 9,850 Population

Lower Moyamensing

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 45

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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• A+

• 20,953 Population

Greenwich

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 7

• B-

• C-

• A+

• 5,264 Population

Burlington Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 74

Current Resident: Burlington Township is a great community with some great people. The schools are also good and safe. There are many stores and gas stations nearby. Everything is at a good distance including hopitals. There are so many different cultures and religions in the Burlington Township community. Everything gets along. People mind their own business and live happly as a community. Not much needs to change around here because everything seems just right and everything you need is not too far.
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• 22,660 Population

East Lansdowne

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 4

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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• A+

• 2,661 Population

Wissinoming

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 38

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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• 23,327 Population

Hatfield

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 11

Current Resident: Hatfield is a small, quiet little town outside of Philly. We don't have much to do right in Hatfield besides restaurants, but there are towns no more than 5-10 minutes away that have plenty to do. Close to Philly so there is a short commute for work or to get to sporting events or concerts. The town itself if very community based and a good area to live in. Very low crime rates and plenty of parks and the local pool. North Penn School District had prepared me extremely well for college.
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• A+

• 3,313 Population

Winslow Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 71

Current Resident: Living in Winslow Township is very family oriented. The taxes are some what reasonable. Winslow Township is in a great location for nearby shopping and restaurants. Also, it’s convenient to major roadways. The schools are not too bad. Winslow Township is nearby Philadelphia and the Jersey shore. There are many parks for the children to play. There’s also a lot of supermarkets that make it easier on the working family.
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• 39,417 Population

Edgewater Park Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 4

Niche User: It's very nice living here. Everyone comes together as a community whether it be for a sports event or a tragic event, we are all one. There isn't a lot of commotion, everyone is respectful to one another.
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• B

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• 8,835 Population

Mayfair

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 100

Current Resident: I like that it's a safe and convenient area. There are schools, food, shopping and transportation readily accessible, which is really important especially for families. I moved to Mayfair 15 years ago and although things have changed since then, I still really enjoy it here.
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• A+

• 38,813 Population

Kingston Estates

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 5

Niche User: Its a great place to live. It brings a lot of opportunities to those starting out a life, and wanting to give their children everything that they can without being in the city, but still having city resources close to their home.
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• A-

• A-

• A+

• 6,506 Population

Coatesville

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 38

Current Resident: Coatesville is an extremely diverse city with a beautiful community. It is a place that I will always consider my home. However, it also contains some slight defects. If I could change Coatesville I would add more job opportunities with better pay in order to help families financially and to make Coatesville a strong community economically. Coatesville has a very friendly ambience during the day, but at night it becomes a lot more dangerous. If I could change this I would add a law enforcement system with better judgement and increased safety protocols. Coatesville will forever be my home, but it still contains branches it can improve upon.
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• 13,132 Population

Newbold

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 16

Niche User: Living in an urban atmosphere is convenient for people who want to be close to everything without travelling far. There are many more opportunities in the city where people can easily take advantage of them and allow much more of a development in their own self.
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• 12,039 Population

Chesilhurst

• Suburb in New Jersey

• C+

• NG

• A+

• 1,639 Population

Golden Triangle

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 1

• A-

• A-

• A+

• 4,196 Population