Top 10 Worst Neighborhoods in Philadelphia - Where NOT to Live in Philly
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- Top 10 Worst Neighborhoods in Philadelphia - Where NOT to Live in Philly is a video on what areas have the highest crime rates in Philly. You may not want to completely avoid these spots though. We are sharing why these places are still some of the top destinations for tourists and Philadelphians alike. A local expert, Gregory walks the streets of the most historic suburbs in the U.S. See and live like the residents through the lens of Gregory's camera. We want to be your resource for our beautiful and historic areas.
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Your map doesn’t seem accurate. I look at the crime maps frequently. My area in Far NE Philly is always light blue, but not on your map. The dark blue area on the map in Far NE is the airport! No one even lives there!
Harrowgate is one of the worst areas in the city. You would have to be out of your mind to move there. Likewise for Strawberry Mansion. Kensington didn’t even make your list, and it’s like a third world country.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 I agree with you completely! I
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I don't know how it is now, but back when I was living in Philly in the late 90's basically every area was decent and relatively safe to a certain degree, with downtown being the most warm and friendly of all. I'm not a liberal and not an LBGTQ member, but I do remember Philly being very liberal and very LBGTQ friendly. I've never gotten into drugs and never had a drug issue. Even thought I was never into drugs, I was aware through associates that the popular drug in Philly was plain simple weed. People in Philly were not into any of those weird drugs other people in other parts of the USA get into. I have nothing but fond memories of Philly. Definitely my favorite metro city in the USA.
I never expected to see Brewerytown on the list. Though it is right under Strawberry Mansion...
The tricky thing about crime rates is that a lot of the same kinds of crimes repeatedly occur in the same locations. One neighborhood can have a high crime rate because of a few problem street corners, bars, gas stations, 7-Elevens and other businesses that are frequently robbed while the rest of the blocks are typically quiet. The locals often know these important details. You have to understand that an area with moderate to low crime can be more dangerous if random people are often victimized and high crime areas can be safer if the perpetrators and victims always know each other.
An interesting thought about this topic. 🤔 Thank you for sharing it. Do you have an topics or locations you think our viewers would find interesting?
@@LivinginPhiladelphia When it comes to crime, the nice thing about Philly is that unless you go looking for trouble, you'll likely be fine. And don't make yourself an easy target for people looking for an easy opportunity to rob. If you look unaware of your surroundings b/c you are into your phone or not acknowledging anyone on the street, people who rob (or assault strangers) may think you are an unsuspecting target. Being social and knowing your neighbors helps b/c most locals are welcoming and helpful.
As far as interesting, it's important to be social in Philly b/c unlike other cities that publicize their attractions, sights and activities really well (Statue of Liberty, Wash. Monument, Miami Beach, etc), most of Philly's gems are largely enjoyed only by those in the know. Sites like Youwishyouknew can help, but it mostly about talking to others who will tell you about interesting bars, museums, eateries, ship yards, gardens, parks, markets etc.
Well said. Common sense goes a long way in our city.
Nice vlog. Very important message. Thanks. Nice guy too
Glad you liked it and thanks for supporting the channel. We tried to make it with a positive spin. Are there any topics or areas you think our viewers would be interested in seeing?
Keep enjoying all your information
More to come! Stay tuned :)
Love the energy! visited Philadelphia this past weekend for fourth of July and I loved what I saw. I would consider moving here.
Thanks for checking out our channel! SO glad to hear you visited our city and had a great time and at a very appropriate anniversary. Michael, what was your most memorable spot that you would like to share?
I don’t recommend trust me for real these videos that people upload is not really good information no disrespect this was a good video but the gun violence is crazy college student was rob and killed when walking his dog last week around campus, kids die from gun violence everyday, people gets robbed and much more there’s not no safe place in Philly and people in Philly are rude I don’t know not one neighbor that was friendly and I live in every part. Philadelphia is just over populated and if you move to Phill get the Citizen App also Philly Bad Lands is the worst with Kensington
I like that u put good and bad things in a very respectful professional way and not talk harsh or down on your city because their mansions and ghettos in every city n state i was once told good video
Hey Daniel, Thanks for commenting. I agree that there are always up and downsides to every city. How can you put down a city that you love so much? What part of Philadelphia do you like and dislike the most?
@@LivinginPhiladelphia Ryte ryte im not from there im from down south and i like to watch videos on different places its informative jus in case a person may travel there or meet someone there its relative to know a place or heard of makes a person feel good that u know certain names or areas of their city rather good or bad
That's great! It's so nice to know fans are enjoying our content from other states. If you had to guess, what in Philadelphia interests you the most and where would you like to visit? 🤔
I'm planning to move to Philadelphia next year because I heard that the state would not tax pensions. Is that correct?
Sounds like someone has been doing their research! Of course you should speak to a Certified Financial Planner
but Pennsylvania provides a very tax-friendly climate for retirees. Pennsylvania DOES NOT tax its residents' retirement income. It is one of only two states, and the only state on the East Coast, that considers pension income completely tax exempt. Nina, does that answer your question?
I like how you had to hold in laughter. You’re a real trooper. ⭐️
We try to keep things light on this channel. Also finding the positive in the negative. Always a challenge :)
Good video
Glad you enjoyed it. We try not to fully focus on the bad because there is a lot of good in the city too. Hope you can see it for yourself.
I remember when Tioga was a nice place my grandmother lived their back in the 80s.
@Patrick O'Donnell How nice! My grandparents are from Phila too! Roxborough area. Do you still have family in the city?
Thank you for reppin Philly correctly.
You bet. We try to stay mostly positive but we all know that the majority of the people here are GOOD PEOPLE.
Sad thing is hunting park was once very nice but that was 30 years ago.
@Patrick O'Donnell . Thanks for sharing. The massive renovations sure helped the park and others like it back on 2012. Do you still live in that area?
My cousin lives close to Center City in the Rittenhouse area. We’ve visited often and always enjoy the restaurants & other amenities.
Rittenhouse is one of the best areas in Philly! Highly recommend visiting this area to anyone planning a trip. Thanks for sharing. Anywhere specific you loved and anything the city can do to improve in your eyes?
Unfortunately Certain people don't have the luxury of living were ever they want in this country! if they have money or not Anywhere the federal government red line though Banks schools etc it's going to be a no go but get in were you fit in is the best advice
You have a point, although I would add that if you have the money in this country you would be able to get into most areas. Government backed loans may not be a problem if you already have the money and can pay cash or can get a private loan. That being said, specific loans like USDA are only for outside of specific areas. That would limit you if you are only looking at that specific loan. Good point though.
I lived in frankford,Frankford, very glad to move to bucks county
Big change from Frankford to Bucks County. Frankford has a lot going on but a lot going against it too.
Brewery town is next to Fairmount the best neighborhood in Philly so I believe it has potential. It's also very close to downtown and the Parkway it has everything to gain.
@Patrick O'Donnell could not agree more!. Fairmount has a ton of potential for sure. Lots of great museums too. Have you been to the Museum of Art?
This is my area
Wait, so Brewery Town is not considered Fairmount?
@@keoki777 correct! It's just next to Fairmount and starts on Parrish going towards Girard Av. Haft of Parrish is in Fairmount it's the dividing line and the other haft is Brewery Town so if you live on Poplar your in Brewery Town if you live on the side of Parrish towards popular your in Brewery Town if your on the side towards Brown street your in Fairmount.
I’m trying my hardest to find somewhere to live in Philly , I have the consistent money just not the credit and it’s hard can u give me some tips
Keep doing what you are doing. If you only have your credit to worry about, that's not bad! There are a few things you can do, most of which have to do with speaking with specialists.
1. Speak with a credit repair team. They usually have free services and in the end if you do pay for services that get your credit up, that is worthwhile. Let us know if you would like to speak to our credit repair team.
2. Speak to your bank about your options to get your credit up. They might have options like a small secured loan that would easily get your credit up in less than a year.
3. Take control of your finances! Find out what you are spending your money on that you can cut back on. Things like smoking, eating out, shopping. These things are hard to cut out of your habits but worth it in the end.
If you would like to speak about this in more detail, contact me directly and good luck! Stay positive and focused and you will get there with patience!
Hummmm what about Kensington and north philly?
Those are topics for our next video on this subject. Kensington has some areas you will want to reconsider before strolling through. North Philly is a very large area and also has many great neighborhoods in it. Both can be considered up and coming and investors look for the low prices to fix and flip a home. Keep an eye out for more in future videos.
Do this list again for 2023?
For sure! Any other idea for this year would be appreciated?
Will definitely give you a call
Thank you Ms Vampress! I have never met a vampire personally, but I don't know what might happen tomorrow ;)
@@LivinginPhiladelphia lol my name comes from my gothic passion and I'm the one who takes your blood in the hospital 😆. I'm a phlebotomist
haha clever, We appreciate your work in healthcare. Keep us healthy is an admirable job. One day I'd like to help you find your dream home :)
Hey what are your thoughts on zip code 19106?
Old City/Washington Square area is one of the best. What exactly would you want to know? I would recommend this area. Prices currently range from 250k-8.5 million. Skys the limit in and around this neighborhood. Very touristy with good night life.
@@LivinginPhiladelphia Thanks for responding. I was just wondering of this area due to the recent spike in crime in Center City.
I hadn't heard that. Is there an article you saw you can link? Thanks for sharing!
I am hoping to move to Philadelphia within the next year - I know some of neighborhoods are not the best, but do you think if you keep to yourself you would have any problems ? Where I live now even the bad parts of town are livable as long as you don't get into trouble.
Hi Christian, Yes you hit the nail on the head. It's not the wild west out here. Of course there is crime because it is a city. Id say you are exactly right. Hope this helps.
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@@LivinginPhiladelphia Thanks Gregory ! It does help, a few more questions. Do you think I would be absolutely crazy to move to Harrowgate (Kensington). Allegheny or Tioga station area ? I am from MA and I follow CBS Philly and I see a LOT of things going on there. I am wondering - How long do you think it will take for the Pawn Shops and Junk food restaurants to be replaced with Juice bars and Dog Groomers? I am looking to find the "next Fishtown" .. Or at least budget allowing The Next "Port Richmond / Point breeze". I'd be willing to wait (and live with bars on my windows) for about 7 years hoping for gentrification but after that I hope to have kids and don't want them stepping on needles in the park. BTW thanks for taking the time to reply and posting all this content. You should do another video about up and coming neighborhoods.
@@kathleendwyer117 Thanks ! I do wish it was closer to the actual SEPTA line though
@@Csilva857 Sure thing! I do not think its crazy to move to those areas. The next "Fishtown" seems to be Greys Ferry and Strawberry Mansion as we are seeing signs of that same movement as Fishtown and Brewerytown
That philly neighborhood pride never dies! Olney forever!
Thank s for checking out the video. Any thoughts on future locations or topics you might find interesting?
Then why is it so dirty?
I've wondered that myself. I believe it is a combination of the old trash system and lack of teaching our children to not litter.
When I was 4, in 1988, we put on a play in fisher park about not littering. Maybe we need that again ;)
Can't go wrong with education and art!
Hey, what about Kensington? That should have actually got on the list at number 1. 🤷🏽
Yes sir! That neighborhood didn't make the list but if you check out our newest list, you will see it is on there.
Oh ok 👍
DO you have any topics or locations you think our viewers would be interested in for future videos?
Kensington should have been number one.It probably didn’t make the list because you didn’t have anything good to say about it.I like the place you’re standing in right now. Where is it?
Thanks for commenting Kathleen, actually I do have something nice to say about Kensington 😉 It is one of the up and coming areas for investors believe it or not. The house prices have become inexpensive that they are a great place for investors to come and renovate. Kathleen, would you live in Kensington with a newly renovated row home?
What about Feltonville?
Feltonville is definitely on the top of this list. It did not make the cut this time though. According to the crime and safety data on Niche.com, this neighborhood has about the national average in assaults, below the average for burglary, theft and vehicle theft but has a whopping 5 times the average in murder. So, does it belong on our list? Yes it does.
Thanks for commenting Andy. For our viewers who don't know, Feltonville is a working-class neighborhood in North Philadelphia It is located east of Logan and Hunting Park, west of Lawncrest and Juniata, south of Olney, and north of Fairhill and Harrowgate. Andy are there any topics you think our fans would be interested in for future videos? 🤔
@@LivinginPhiladelphia Damn I was there and it wasn't that bad really compared to other neighborhoods, I didn't feel like they were going to assault me at any time, anyway thanks for the information
I'd say it's all relative. Every city has it's areas that aren't inviting or to say it another way, have the stats gong in the wrong direction.
@livinginphiladelphia you missed Kensington
Kensington is definitely up there for the time being. Believe it or not, it is one of the neighborhoods developers are look to now to renovate homes.
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It's a very sad thing to see. Hopefully we can help those who are addicted. It's terrible for the people and the neighborhood.
I've only lived in West Philly.
What makes Philadelphia are the people, they're loyal. I couldn't find that in other cities I've lived in such as New York, Chicago and Washington DC.
Thanks for sharing. There are a lot of videos about how terrible Philly is but the fact is, the majority of the people are GOOD PEOPLE! As in every city there are the people who have the DGAF attitude, but that is the minority. Hopefully things will shift.
Surprised you didn't mention West Philly, where we've both spent a lot of time. My moot court partner, who was a Temple undergrad, had a girlfriend who was murdered in a campus apartment, and he ultimately committed suicide.
Sorry to hear that and crimes of course happen throughout the city. It's a sad fact. But West Philly isn't all bad. There are a lot of nice areas and yes some bad ones. Robert. are there any topics or places you think our viewers would be interested in❓
@@LivinginPhiladelphia Two topics that occur to me are the Reading Terminal Market, which is a treasure, and the new food venue near Independence Hall, which I haven't visited yet. Also, I saw a video about the poorest counties in PA and couldn't resist clicking. #10 was the county I grew up in, Northumberland, and about $39K median income. #1 was Forest County at $34K, which is much lower than such a poor county, but #!, which you already know, is Philadelphia. The money is in the suburbs, like as in H-burg and maybe even P-burgh. Even Reading, which is one of the poorest cities in the country, has rich suburbs. I saw one report a few years ago that had Reading as the poorest city in the country.
Very interesting, Those items are on our list. I agree Reading Terminal Market is an amazing experience and would make me think of the markets from the founding of our great country (With much more options these days of course). As for the poorest and richest counties/areas, that is very fascinating indeed! Thank you very much for your thought Robert 👍
@@LivinginPhiladelphia I would add that my favorite booth at RTM is Bsssett's ice cream, where one can get great ice cream and learn about the history of a great Philly enterprise. Sadly I learned that another great icon, I. Goldberg is gone, a casualty of www.
An afterthought is that as a child I actually rode on the Reading when it had a direct line from my home town to Philly, transferring at Pottsville, and it had a dining car. We lost a lot with the demise of RRs and trolleys. T read that it used to be possible to ride trolleys from Boston to Chicago. It would take four days and 104 transfers, but it could be done. At one time, before my time there, a trolley used to run right in front of College Hall on the Penn campus.
Kensington wasn’t even on the lists🤷🏽♂️ that should be # 1
Hey Chris, thanks for checking out our channel. Kensington consistently comes up as one of the neighborhoods on a dangerous areas list. We may have to revisit this for 2021 🤔
I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but You’ve gotta be out of your friggin mind to move to any of these war zones! Yeah, property values are at a really nice price-point because you have an excellent chance of getting killed when you walk down the street. I grew up in Philly and we knew certain parts of the city NOT to visit, especially at night. Unless you’re looking to get mugged, raped, or killed. The only way some of these areas will get inhabitable is when it gets so bad that the drug dealers and other criminals finally leave.
Believe it or not, there are people looking to get in on up and coming areas to get in on rising property values. Obviously there are investors who are always looking for a good deal too. This is one of the ways urban renewal happens.
Tom, were there any areas in Philly you think our viewers would love to see showcased in one of our videos?
Can u recommend places in Philly to live? I live in NY and im about to start a family but me and my bf can't afford to stay in NY so we're thinking about getting a house in Philly. Please recommend some good places that's also somewhat city-like
@Projectliyah_592 First off, call us directly so we can get you on the right path. TH-cam is not the best place to have a conversation. That said, Philly has tons of great neighborhoods. It depends on your specifics and budget. Somewhat citylike sounds like you want to be on the outskirts of the city. Check out Manayunk, Roxborough, the Main Line is great too. Chestnut Hill, Fox Chase. Many more spots that may be right for you and your family. Again, a conversation would be best.
Kensington?
Thanks Colin! Kensington has about average crime rate as compared to the rest of the city. About $80K average price point. Do you live near there?
@@GregoryMartire no I don’t but I got car jacked at gunpoint there
@@colin5789 Sorry that happened. Definitely scary for sure.
@@LivinginPhiladelphia you have to be crazy to live in philly
Everyone has concerns like yours but many people , including myself love Philadelphia. Good and bad, it's our city 👍
Frankfort was my home till the late 90's......started seeing the change in the late 80's, Small but i could tell
things were changing and not for the better. I left Philly in 2012 and now live in south Delaware.
Will still visit some old friends from time to time i will never move back. The big cities have become
uncivilized to live in. With that said, GO BIRDS!
HAHA thank Uncle Buck. With so many amazing suburbs, there is no shortage of places to live for every lifestyle.
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You said there's a lot of fun things to do in Hunting Park?😂 I can't take you seriously
OK. The park is fun
You guys should not live in philly like me the violence is out of hand everyone getting shot every where of philly is basically the hood times 5 million
Thank you for checking out our channel and commenting. While violence is an unfortunate part of cities today, there is also a lot of good in Philadelphia. Checkout out our full tour where we walk around the different neighborhoods of our great city.
Do you have any topics or locations you think our viewers would find interesting for future videos?
There’s shootings in every state tbh
Some people get on my nerves live on the wild side and take a chance who cares there’s a chance of you getting shot
Honestly there is a chance of getting shot everywhere in the US. My point is if you are careful and aware the chances of something happening are small. There are things you don't do to make yourself a target and there are areas you don't take your time in just incase.
the city of "brotherly love" LOL not
Hi Alisa, Thanks for checking out the channel and commenting. To be fair, most of the city is great and the majority of the residents care about their city and neighbors. This unfortunatly doesn't go for everyone.
May I ask, is there anywhere in the city you think would make for an interesting video? 🤔
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Thanks for checking out our channel J. Let us know what you don't like about the video. We are always trying to improve.
@@LivinginPhiladelphia Well, first you should’ve had more actual videos of the areas that you were speaking of, and not top down Google map views. Second, less video of the host and more video of what the host is talking about. And definitely change the background music , because it’s not fitting for a video that’s talking about “the worst neighborhoods.”
Thank you for the suggestions. We are always trying to engage the viewers and these tips will help! Feel free to check out our other videos and let us know what you think.
You’re insane about Fairhill.( down the way) as we would call it. That’s where we used to buy weed when I was younger and much more naive. It’s a war zone down there. Fairhill and luzerne was a drive through block where there was usually a traffic jam from all the cars lined up around the block on a Friday or Saturday night to get weed.. I don’t care how cheap those boarded up dilapidated houses are!!!! You couldn’t pay me to own one, not in that neighborhood at least. Unfortunately philthadelphia as I call it is getting worse and worse. Even in the northeast like Castor and Cottman is starting to resemble Frankford. In other words pretty much uninhabitable for civilized people at least. Horrible cesspool of a city filled with savage animals. So glad I got the hell out. The only thing I still like about Philly are my Eagles 🦅, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers. They should call it the city of brotherly hate honestly.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Fact is there are some with priorities that are different than yours. Some are looking for a more affordable home and they are OK with moving to a less desirable place in hopes it will turn around. For those who do not like the area, there are many other great neighborhoods to consider.