Moving to King of Prussia/Upper Darby/Phoenixville Area Need Advice (Lansdowne: apartment, renting)

[DonandMichelle]

We are moving to the King of Prussia/Upper Darby/Phoenixville area in the next few weeks. We are an interracial couple with a 7 month old daughter. We need help deciding where to live! We like areas with an artistic eclectic vibe, but also don't mind suburbia as long as there's shopping centers and things to do in the area. We won't be able to visit before renting a place. Our BIGGEST FEAR is that we'll wind up moving somewhere unsafe. These towns are not exclusive. We're open to any advice. Thanks!

[Flyers Girl]

Copy/paste the following into this thread and answer the questions. We'll be able to help you out better then!


//www.city-data.com/forum/phila...formation.html

[grisby]

I think you would like Phoenixville the best out of all of those options. Have you looked at Media as an option as well? King of Prussia is definitely cookie-cutter suburbia. Upper Darby is a little more working class/rough around the edges.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by DonandMichelle

We are moving to the King of Prussia/Upper Darby/Phoenixville area in the next few weeks. We are an interracial couple with a 7 month old daughter. We need help deciding where to live! We like areas with an artistic eclectic vibe, but also don't mind suburbia as long as there's shopping centers and things to do in the area. We won't be able to visit before renting a place. Our BIGGEST FEAR is that we'll wind up moving somewhere unsafe. These towns are not exclusive. We're open to any advice. Thanks!

You may know this already. KoP has one of the largest/best shopping malls in the country. However I would not describe any of those places as " artistic eclectic ".

[chessimprov]

Maybe East Falls or Chestnut Hill. Look at the area in East Falls before you decide. It'd be better if you filled out that survey of questions.

[DonandMichelle]

hen are you moving? 4/29/17
Where are you coming from? Austin Texas
Why are you moving? Wife accepted a work position.
Where will you be working? UL
Have you been here yet? No

Will you buy or rent? Rent
If buying, are you looking for a house or a condo? How much can you spend?
If renting, are you looking for an apartment, a townhouse or loft? How much can you spend? $1300 max 2br and up
Do you prefer hi-rise or walk up? Either

Do you have a preference of living in a NJ or PA suburb? Suburb
(If you answered NJ - post your answers here: //www.city-data.com/forum/phila...-philadelphia/)

Are you married or single? Do you have children? Married with 7 month old
Do you prefer public or private schools? Either
Do you have pets? No
Do you want or need a yard? Want a yard
Are you keeping a car? Yes
Do you prefer bustling activity or calm and quiet? Calm and Quiet

What do you want to be closest to? Basic services
Work
Shopping
Basic services (supermarket, drugstore, etc.)
Nightlife
Train or subway stations

Do you want to live with people of a similar age, race, religion or sexual preference or do you prefer a diverse neighborhood? Diverse is fine

[BPP1999]

What/where is UL?

[Flyers Girl]

Originally Posted by BPP1999

What/where is UL?

This is my question too. You don't have to tell us the employer, just the town it is in so we know from a commuting perspective what advice to give you.

[Droop]

old thread but Lansdowne would be a possible fit

[Pilot1]

I'm not a fan of Upper Darby, or many of the suburbs adjacent to the city. As someone else said, it is a bit rough. However, Phoenixville has done a nice job of turning around their CBD, as has Media. KOP is a bit busy due to the mall, and commercial buildings.