where the rich live in Philly? (Philadelphia, Media: job, housing, crime)

[130st]

Hi,

can anyone tell me where the top class people live
in Philadelphia?

What is the best, safest area to live?
What is the up and coming next booming (safe) area?

Thanks

[MoorestownResident]

Rittenhouse Square.

[solibs]

To answer your question, the wealthy neighborhoods are Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square and neighboring Fitler Square as well as Chestnut Hill. Home prices in any of the neighborhoods that border those places are also nothing to sneeze at.

At first I thought it was just people obsessed with the hype about Philly asking all these questions about "what are the safe neighborhoods?" But after reading some of the other posts in the other local forums it's everywhere. People moving to posh suburbs of San Francisco are asking "is it safe?"

I'm almost sorry I was critical of "Bowling for Columbine." Michael Moore was right. Americans are paranoid . . . or at least completely out of touch with the nature of crime.

Or maybe it's just that the anti-social nature of living in the suburbs makes you that much more distrustful of other people.

[MoorestownResident]

Sign of the times dude. The same reason I wouldn't ride Patco after 11pm any night of the week. It is what it is. Clean up and take out the trash then Americans will be less paranoid. As for burbs, take a look at the Bloods, Crips in various areas across the country.

[130st]

Originally Posted by solibs

To answer your question, the wealthy neighborhoods are Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square and neighboring Fitler Square as well as Chestnut Hill. Home prices in any of the neighborhoods that border those places are also nothing to sneeze at.

At first I thought it was just people obsessed with the hype about Philly asking all these questions about "what are the safe neighborhoods?" But after reading some of the other posts in the other local forums it's everywhere. People moving to posh suburbs of San Francisco are asking "is it safe?"

I'm almost sorry I was critical of "Bowling for Columbine." Michael Moore was right. Americans are paranoid . . . or at least completely out of touch with the nature of crime.

Or maybe it's just that the anti-social nature of living in the suburbs makes you that much more distrustful of other people.

thanks,
I dont seee these on the map "Rittenhouse Square and neighboring Fitler Square as well as Chestnut Hill."

Are they located on North East area?

[solibs]

Originally Posted by MoorestownResident

Sign of the times dude. The same reason I wouldn't ride Patco after 11pm any night of the week.

hahaha. That's ridiculous. PATCO? What, exactly, are you scared of?

Annual deaths by homicide = 17,000 (half of which are perpetrated by "friends" or family)
Annual deaths by auto = 42,000

I'll take my chances on the Speedline, thanks.

[Pilot1]

City proper or metro area? If burbs are included, these two are the tops in Median housing prices. Older data, (2002) but still indicative.


19035 GLADWYNE $507,875

19085 VILLANOVA $584,90

How Does Your ZIP Code Rank? - Forbes.com

[MoorestownResident]

A hammer in the head. It only take one nutjob. The %'s are even more in your favor using common sense.

[solibs]

Originally Posted by 130st

thanks,
I dont seee these on the map "Rittenhouse Square and neighboring Fitler Square as well as Chestnut Hill."

Are they located on North East area?

You're online. Google "Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA" A map will come up. Click on it. You'll see a big park in the middle.

Google Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, PA

Fitler Square is the only one not labeled. You can google 2400 Pine St. Philadelphia, PA.

[solibs]

Originally Posted by MoorestownResident

A hammer in the head. It only take one nutjob. The %'s are even more in your favor using common sense.

It only takes one nutjob with a six-pack and a set of car keys. Or some nutjob putting on make-up and talking on her phone while driving.

Common sense. ha! The weasel word of all weasel words.

When was the last time someone was killed or injured on the Speedline? When was the last time someone was killed or injured on Route 38?