2019 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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• C+

• C

• A+

• 54,057 Population

Norristown

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 56

Current Resident: Norristown is family oriented and neighborhood friendly, I wouldn’t change a thing. I have recently moved here, and I am very grateful. The locations of stores is very convenient, and I love being so close to the mall!
Read 56 Reviews

• B-

• B-

• A+

• 34,556 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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• B-

• D+

• A+

• 20,963 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-

• A+

• 18,136 Population

Northwood

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 13

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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• C

• D-

• A+

• 12,637 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+

• 12,604 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.
Read 37 Reviews

• C+

• C-

• A+

• 29,976 Population

Philadelphia

• City in Pennsylvania
• 1,322

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 1,322 Reviews

• B

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• A+

• 1,569,657 Population

Penn Estates

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 7

Niche User: Great place for outdoor activities. Close community and great schools.
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• B

• B+

• A+

• 6,631 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.
Read 48 Reviews

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• B-

• A+

• 20,303 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.
Read 4 Reviews

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• A+

• 2,674 Population

Mayfair

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 104

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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• D+

• A+

• 39,646 Population

Wissinoming

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 39

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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• 24,096 Population

Burholme

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 14

• B+

• C

• A+

• 7,859 Population

Lancaster

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 122

Current Resident: Lancaster has been rated one of the number one places in recent years and was even named "The New Brooklyn" by Forbes Magazine in 2017. The community is phenomenal and makes you feel very safe and connected. This town is also label "The Refugee Capital of America" with having 1,300 people per capita. There is a fantastic amount of interesting things the city has to provide, from first Fridays filled with great food, music, and art, to Friday and Saturday mornings at Central Market in Historic Downtown. This town has a lot to offer and is only getting larger and providing more places and things to do!
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• A+

• 59,556 Population

West Poplar

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 4

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.
Read 4 Reviews

• B

• D

• A+

• 9,206 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
Read 1 Review

• B+

• B-

• A+

• 2,986 Population

Lansdowne

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 30

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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• D+

• A+

• 10,641 Population

Cedar Park

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• 32

Niche User: This is my favorite location I've ever lived in Philadelphia. It has the convenience of the city but is far away enough to be quiet. It has a suburban feel but the community is tight and active. The area is beautiful through the seasons, has two trolley lines that can take me to the city, has bike lanes that I take to get to work, has great cafes and restaurants, and the rent is affordable for the space we have. This is the first apartment that has truly felt like home to me.
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• 11,587 Population

Hyde Park

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 4

Niche User: Its a great neighborhood! safe, quiet and spacious.
Read 4 Reviews

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• B

• A+

• 3,053 Population

Coatesville

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 42

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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• C

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• A+

• 13,169 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

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• A+

• 3,320 Population

Harrisburg

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 177

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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• 49,278 Population

Mount Pocono

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 13

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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• A+

• 3,080 Population

Steelton

• Town in Pennsylvania
• 17

Current Resident: I love the diversity in Steelton as well as easy commute to Harrisburg. It is relatively quiet and people smile easily. No one is fake in Steelton and could care less what you think of them and I love that. When I stop in at the Turkey Hill for some last minute snacks or ice there are always friendly people to talk to. I would like to see more employment opportunities. I would like there to be more parking options as many people park on the streets and they can get crowded especially on Sundays because there are many local churches.
Read 17 Reviews

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• 5,953 Population