Best Neighborhoods for Families in Pennsylvania (2026 Rankings)
Finding the best family-friendly neighborhoods in Pennsylvania means looking at safety, walkability, and community stability. We analyzed 6 neighborhoods to find areas with the lowest crime rates combined with strong homeownership and walkability.
Northern LibertiesPhiladelphia, PA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.9 per 1K
Home Value: $375,000
Population: 12,000
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 72
RittenhousePhiladelphia, PA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.9 per 1K
Home Value: $425,000
Population: 28,000
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 72
Violent Crime Rate: 3.9 per 1K
Home Value: $195,000
Population: 1,603,797
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 72
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Violent Crime Rate: 3.9 per 1K
Home Value: $175,000
Population: 302,971
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 57
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Center CityPhiladelphia, PA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.9 per 1K
Home Value: $340,000
Population: 65,000
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 72
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FishtownPhiladelphia, PA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.9 per 1K
Home Value: $350,000
Population: 18,000
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 72
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