We used our proprietary Location Scores to rank the neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based on the following characteristics that matter to young professionals: transit-friendly, parks, groceries, restaurants, cafes, shopping, nightlife, and vibrancy.
Here’s our list of the best neighborhoods for young professionals in Philadelphia:
Local Logic builds location intelligence solutions to help home seekers and investors find opportunities that are most suited to their preferences and requirements. We draw upon thousands of data points to develop 18 proprietary Location Scores to provide street- and neighborhood-level insights.
Location Scores measure amenities close by and mobility patterns around a neighborhood, so homebuyers can better understand and assess a location. Using our location insights, you can find properties based on specific characteristics, such as proximity to schools or quiet neighborhoods, and make more informed decisions on where to live.
Below you’ll find the Location Scores for the best Philadelphia neighborhoods for young professionals, as well as the city’s average. We looked at the following scores:
Then, we ranked each neighborhood by a composite score of all these factors.
Here are the average scores for Philadelphia:
👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 6.7
Here’s our data-informed list of Philadelphia’s top neighborhoods for young professionals:
👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 9.7
Washington Square West is known for its LGBT-friendly bars, restaurants, and nightlife. There are rainbow-flag street signs in its Gayborhood, which is also where the annual OurFest: National Coming Out Day celebration is. Along the neighborhood’s 13th Street, you’ll also find your fellow young professionals sushi spots, Irish pubs, and independent boutiques.
If you’re looking for new decor for your living space, take a trip over to Antique Row. Some of the most popular restaurants include Tria and Di Bruno Bros. When it comes to finding a place to live as a young professional, your options span between four-story row houses, condos, and mid-rise apartment buildings.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 9.6
Society Hill is one of Philadelphia’s more upscale residential neighborhoods, covered in cobblestone street and homes dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite this, the neighborhood has quite the urban feel to it, and most residents are renting their homes.
The area boasts a number of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks, which are what every young professional needs for a thriving social life outside of work. Dock Street is one of the most popular strips for restaurants and bars, like El Vez. On Sundays between May and December, folks go to Headhouse Square to visit the city’s oldest farmers’ market.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 9.6
Logan Square offers a mix of high rises, historic buildings, and museums to its residents. Plenty of neighborhood spots can be found on the National Register of Historic Places, such as the Bell Telephone Company Building, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the Inquirer Building, and Logan Square itself.
A lot of young folks come to the neighborhood to study at places like the Moore College of Art and Design, and end up staying after school to work. In fact, a lot of Philadelphia’s central business district is located in the neighborhood. Some popular hangouts for young professionals include City Tap House Logan Square, Urban Farmer Philadelphia for steak, and Thanal Indian Tavern for Indian cuisine.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 9.5
Olde City is considered to be the birthplace of American independence, and is home to many Colonial-era sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Despite its history, Olde City is very much a modern neighborhood. There are a lot of nightlife options in the form of eateries and bars along South 2nd Street, and the neighborhood also has an edgy art scene. You’ll find a number of lounges and dive bars scattered around the area, as well as galleries, boutiques, locally-owned businesses, and tech firms.
If you like the idea of catching a movie after work, there are three independent movie theaters to choose from in the neighborhood. On the First Friday of every month, residents and visitors alike make a night of hopping from gallery to gallery.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 9.4
Out of all of the top neighborhoods for young professionals in Philadelphia, Fitler Square is the most relaxed and family-friendly. There are a lot of brick townhouses for housing options, and for social spots, cafés, Italian restaurants like Trattoria Carina, and wine bars fill the streets.
In Fitler Square Park, residents can enjoy the annual spring fair with live music. The neighborhood sits right on the shores of the Schuylkill River, so if you’re someone that likes to live by the water, this neighborhood is certainly one to consider.
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Arts, entertainment, nightlife, green space, and historical architecture. Our top five best places to live in Philadelphia for young professionals truly have it all. No matter your interests, if you want to be busy or take a more relaxed approach to your work-life balance, one of these neighborhoods could be the perfect place to call home.
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October 11, 2023 | 8 minutes read
