2018 Most Diverse Places to Live in PennsylvaniaAbout 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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• 51,974 Population

Norristown

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 49

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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• 34,460 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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• 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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• 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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• 12,322 Population

Philadelphia

• City in Pennsylvania
• 1,179

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.
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• 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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• 18,373 Population

Coolbaugh Township

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 48

Current Resident: I have lived there for about 10 years, and there was always a community family event happening. Everyone there are very welcoming and generally happy. The business in the area are almost all mom and pop shops showing how community ran this community really is.
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• 20,308 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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• 20,953 Population

Greenwich

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 7

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• 5,264 Population

Penn Estates

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 6

Niche User: Great place for outdoor activities. Close community and great schools.
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• 7,039 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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• 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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• 3,313 Population

Mount Pocono

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 12

Current Resident: Mount Pocono is an interesting small town that I have lived in since the age of two. Recently I feel the community has become run-down a bit, and I believe part of that is because of the amount of stores closing down such as the large K-Mart plaza that became a hangout place for bums and had litter cluttered all over. Thankfully, an Ollies recently opened and is starting to clean the plaza back up, I would like Mount Pocono to continue cleaning up itself because this plaza is only one of the many spots slowly progressing down.
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• 3,087 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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• 38,813 Population

Lancaster

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 112

Current Resident: Lancaster is a quiet, but growing town outside of Philadelphia. I enjoy driving through the gently rolling fields of Amish farms on my way to work every day, and in general the rhythm of life is peaceful.
If I could change one thing, it would be Lancaster City's downtown area. Although there are a few picturesque streets, like many mid-state cities and towns, Lancaster has seen a rise in crime in its downtown area over the last decade. Neglect has plagued many of the once-beautiful townhomes in the downtown area. Hopefully revitalization is on the way!
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• 59,341 Population

Steelton

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 15

Current Resident: Steelton is a home town where everyone knows everyone. The pricing for housing is reasonable and the schools are in a fair distance. It is located in an area that is close to the highways for travel back and forth to work and the local law enforcement are friendly. The taxes in this area are a little high. I would like to see that the water remains clean or the pricing that is being paid for water is reduced.
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• 5,938 Population

Coatesville

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 40

Current Resident: My experience with Coatesville is great! I would recommend people to visit this town because the residents of Coatesville are nice and friendly. There are also many historical sites, restaurants, and places of entertainment that would make Coatesville a town worth visiting.
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• 13,132 Population

Easton

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 73

Current Resident: I have lived in Easton my whole life, and I am so thankful for being able to grow up here. This town holds a great amount of history and pride, along with things to do. Easton is the home to Lafayette College. We also have a Da Vinci on the rise, which will draw more people to our town. As a Senior in high school, my favorite thing about Easton is our high school's football rivalry with Phillipsburg High School in New Jersey. We go against them every year on Thanksgiving at a Division I football stadium at Lafayette. It is also the longest lasting Thanksgiving football rivalry in the nation. The school spirit during the week before Thanksgiving and on that day is an amazing experience that I'm thankful I got to be a part of.
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• 27,014 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

York

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 100

Current Resident: York City has been growing and evolving into such a beautiful little city. The downtown has been revitalized to such a point where they literaly can't build apartments fast enough to meet the desire to live their. The cost of living is low, and the community atmosphere is awesome. Love it!
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• 43,848 Population

Emerald Lakes

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 2

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• A+

• 4,208 Population

Harrisburg

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 162

Current Resident: Harrisburg city has a lot of problems, that being said it does have some gems as well. Midtown Cinema is an exciting experience, by far my favorite movie theater for seeing indie projects. Little Amps is a really modern coffee shop with decent coffee. Burger Yum has the best burgers and fries on the planet, you can quote me on that. Note is a really cool place to get brunch with mimosas. Broad Street Market is neat if you're into homemade goods. If you have the chance to see an orchestral concert at the Forum do it! Harrisburg needs some work but currently it's headed in an ok direction.
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• 49,160 Population

Penbrook

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 1

Current Resident: Penbrook is a small town in Harrisburg it's pretty quiet and everyone knows each other. It's close to many stores and you can walk
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• 2,982 Population