Which Neighborhood is better, the Near Northeast or South Philly (from Front St to Broad St)? (California: crime, university)

[LHM]

Originally Posted by AgelessStranger

Well then consider me the "one". You couldn't pay me to live in South Philly.

Originally Posted by frankgn87

As much as I belly ache about the decline of the NE, I too would never ever live in S Philly over the NE. When ya fart your neighbor holds his nose. Living on top of each other.

That makes three of us.

[gwillyfromphilly]

Originally Posted by captainrm83

I already know neither are the best areas in the city. But for comparison reasons, my questions are:

Which do you believe will maintain property value (or increase over time)?
Which is more diverse and open to diversity?
Which has the better public schools?
Which area is known for higher crime?

Thanks

If by "near Northeast" you mean "Lower Northeast" than I would take Near Northeast over South Philly(from Front St to Broad St).

[FBJ]

I think the houses right across from the sports complexes is the best neighborhood in this entire city. I always fantasized about living on that block. I know the crime rate on that block has to be very close to 0% since it's a very active and busy area that's close to the stadiums

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75

I think the houses right across from the sports complexes is the best neighborhood in this entire city. I always fantasized about living on that block. I know the crime rate on that block has to be very close to 0% since it's a very active and busy area that's close to the stadiums

Good area and very expensive. Ya get what you pay for

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

Good area and very expensive. Ya get what you pay for

Everytime I left a 76ers game I just look out the window and fantasize and say............"WOW" lol

I know that area is very expensive and not surprised one bit.

[sj08054]

Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75

I think the houses right across from the sports complexes is the best neighborhood in this entire city. I always fantasized about living on that block. I know the crime rate on that block has to be very close to 0% since it's a very active and busy area that's close to the stadiums

Best neighborhood in the entire city? Far from it. Don't get me wrong.. it's a nice neighborhood but not best.

[Snwmn5]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

Good area and very expensive. Ya get what you pay for

Yeah I really like the Packer Park area but its insanely expensive. You're basically getting the same house you would get in Mayfair for $150,000 more. Would still take the Northeast over South Philly unless I was retired and looking to downsize.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by sj08054

Best neighborhood in the entire city? Far from it. Don't get me wrong.. it's a nice neighborhood but not best.

I say that because of how close it is to the stadiums along with the very low crime rate. When I start to discuss the best neighborhoods, i always factor in the areas I rarely hear about on the news or read about in the paper along with things to do in the area.

1. University City near 42nd and 40th from Chestnut to Spruce

2. Fairmount

3. Rittenhouse

4. South Philly Area next to the sports complexes

5. Manayunk

6. Chestnut Hill



BTW: I just moved from Rittenhouse and now live in University City near Rave. Before I move anywhere I do my research and based it on what I see and read in the news.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Snwmn5

Yeah I really like the Packer Park area but its insanely expensive. You're basically getting the same house you would get in Mayfair for $150,000 more. Would still take the Northeast over South Philly unless I was retired and looking to downsize.

Well I think we both know why it's very expensive lol

[Larry Bowa]

Originally Posted by cricky

Lower NE to me is Port Richmond, Fishtown, Bridesburg, and Kensington. All but Kensington have a pretty established community, but kind of inclusive and generation driven. We all know what K&A stands for, so...

I am partial to South Philly, especially the Broad and Oregon vicinity and I think most will concur.

Port Richmond, Bridesburg and Fishtown are the River Wards, not the Lower NE. The Lower NE starts @Wissinoming.
Unbelievable that nobody on this board of "Philaphiles" knew that.