Moving to Northeast Philadelphia?
Have you been struggling to learn more about the Northeast Philadelphia area? Whether you’re moving for work, family, or fun, hopefully, this guide gives you a great start.
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The Basics
Northeast Philadelphia (Northeast Philly or NE Philly) is a very large area within the City of Philadelphia.
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Neighborhoods
Northeast Philadelphia is divided by the City of Philadelphia into two sections: Near Northeast and Far Northeast, respectively. If you move or are thinking about moving to Northeast Philly, you will also often hear locals identify with a specific neighborhood. Each neighborhood has its own character, from the quaint charm of Fox Chase to the greenery of Pennypack.
Bustleton
Fox Chase
Pennypack Park
Rawnhurst
Somerton

Schools
Public Schools
Some of the highest-rated middle and high schools in the city are located in the Northeast 6 including: Joseph J Greenberg Elementary (K-8), C.C.A. Baldi Middle School (6-8), and high schools include The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (special admission).
Fun Fact
The School District of Philadelphia is the 8th largest school district in the nation. 5
Charter Schools
MaST Community Charter School was ranked as the #1 Best Charter High School in the state of Pennsylvania and a top 100 best public high school in Pennsylvania from Niche.com.
Private Schools
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Colleges & Universities
Cairn University Langhorne, PA – 11 mi.
Manor College Jenkintown, PA – 5 mi.
Salus University Elkins Park, PA – 6 mi.
Main Roads
- Roosevelt Boulevard (or Route 1)
- Bustleton Avenue
- Krewstown / Algon Avenue
- Academy Road
- Grant Avenue
- Cottman Avenue
- Rhawn Street
Transportation
The intra-city public transportation source is SEPTA.
• SEPTA has ample bus and train stations throughout the greater Philadelphia area and in the Northeast. You can take the SEPTA Bus # 58,67,66 to Frankford Transportation Center. Once at Frankford Transportation Center, you can take Market-Frankford Line to whichever location needed in Center City is need (typically would be 5th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 30th).
• For easy access to center city Philadelphia, check out Septa’s Regional Rail Line (West Trenton and Fox Chase), Broad Street Line, and Market-Frankford Line.
• SEPTA train stops in the Northeast include Fox Chase Station, Somerton Station, Forest Hills Station, Bethayres Station (near by in Montgomery County), Philmont Station (near by in Montgomery County).
Where To Live
The Basics
A 3 bedroom+ single-family house generally ranges from the low to mid $200Ks to upwards of the $500Ks.
Pricing varies considerably by neighborhood within the Northeast. In Bustleton, the median home sale price is $248,250 per Redfin. The median sale price in the Fox Chase neighborhood is $219,000. These are some of the hottest neighborhoods in the Northeast. Of course these are median prices and many homes sell for more and less.
If you’re looking to rent a house in Northeast Philadelphia, there is generally limited inventory available, but the same sites such as Trulia and Zillow can be helpful, and so can realtors.

How to Compare Apartments
A Beginner’s Guide

How to Compare Apartments
A Beginner’s Guide

How to Compare Apartments
A Beginner’s Guide

The Ultimate Checklist
For Choosing and Apartment
When it comes to choosing an apartment – whether it’s your first apartment or your fourth – you should always have an imaginary checklist in with you to ensure you’re getting exactly what you want. For help finding your Northeast Philadelphia Apartment, check out our apartment communities below or this article.
If you’d like to learn more about us: our luxury Northeast Philadelphia apartment communities are extremely well located allowing you the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of NE Philly living and are nationally ranked for customer satisfaction. Check out some of our award-winning communities and stop by and say hello:
Ambassador I Apartments
851 Red Lion Rd
Ambassador II Apartments
Park Place One Apartments
Imperial Manor III Apartments
Things to do In Northeast Philly
Restaurants
As the famous Philadelphia food critic Craig LaBan said: “There may be no Philly food destination more dynamic than Northeast Philly.”
> See Our List of Northeast Philadelphia Restaurants
Grocery stores
Lidl Market
9175 Rossevelt Blvd (new open as of December 2020)
Amazon Fresh
9960 Roosevelt Blvd (Opening Soon)
Gyms
Outdoor
Solly Stables
At the fringe of Pennypack Park, head over to Solly Stables for adult horesback riding lessons and more. Check their website for more information.
Neshaminy State Park
Just outside of Northeast Philadelphia in Bensalem likes this 340 acre park filled with trails, picnic areas, pool, and children’s park.
Tinicum Park Polo Club
In near-by Bucks County is a horse polo club called the Tinicum Park Polo Club. Where else can you watch horse polo?
Indoor
Other World Philadelphia
NEW: Only second location in the United States, a brand new 40,000 sq foot immersive expereince with games, art, and puzzles. Check out Otherworld Philadelphia at 2500 Grant.
TopGolf Northeast
Brand New state of the art Topgolf facility opened up on Route 1 in Northeast Philadelphia 2140 Byerry Road
Cultural
Andalusia Gardens
Overlooking the Delaware River, this 225 acre former estate has a stunning display of gardens and an arboretum. Located near the Torresdale neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, just outside the city bounds. Tour the historic house, gardens, and arboretum.
Looking for more? Check out 25 Things to Do in Northeast Philadelphia
A short distance away, head to Center City for a plethora of activities, including:
- Reading Terminal Market
- One Liberty Observation Deck
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
- Parks
- Catch a sporting event – Eagles, Flyers, 76ers, Phillies
- and so much more.
Or in the nearby greater area explore:
- LEGOLAND – about 40 minutes from NE Philly opened April 2017
- Peddler’s Village – about 50 minutes away
- Valley Forge National Historic Park – about 45 minutes away
- Longwood Gardens – about 90 minutes away
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Youth Sports

Hockey

Soccer
For more general youth sports organizations, check out the various organizations below:
- Somerton Youth Organization – (in-house and travel soccer, in-house and travel basketball, in-house and travel baseball/softball, travel football)
- Parkwood Youth Organization – (travel baseball/softball, intramural baseball, intramural and travel soccer, flag football, basketball)
- The Lansing Knights Youth Organization – (In-house baseball, in-house basketball, in-house and travel soccer, travel baseball, travel basketball, lacrosse, softball).
- Northeast YMCA – (Soccer, basketball, floor hockey, T-Ball, Tennis, Boxing and more)
- The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Parks & Recreations – hosts and organizes sports leagues and athletic facilities as well.
- You can also find leagues for lots of sports, including youth hockey, lacrosse, soccer and more at the Northeast Racquet Club (NERC Sports).
- Fox-Rox Athletic Association – (Baseball, softball, basketball, flag and tackle football and cheerleading)
- Liberty Bell Youth Organization – (Baseball, Tball, Travel Softball, Basketball, Football)
Learn more on our post about Northeast Philadelphia Youth Sports
Frequently Asked Questions
The median home sale price varies by neighborhood. In Bustleton, the median home sale price is $248,250 according to Redfin. The median sale price in the Fox Chase neighborhood is $219,000. This is compared to the median home sale price in the metro area which is $199,000. 9
The percentage of homes that sold above list price varies by neighborhood. In the Bustleton neighborhood 29.4% of homes sold above list price. In the Fox Chase neighborhood, 30.2% of homes sold above list price. These are two of the hottest affordable neighborhoods in the entire United States. 9
Does Northeast Philadelphia have apartments for rent ?
Yes, Northeast Philadelphia has apartments for rent, ranging from studios, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, and even some 3 Bedrooms. Size of the apartment and features, such as balcony, central air, swimming pool, and in-unit washer and dryer vary considerably from apartment complex to apartment complex. For help and tips finding your apartment in the Northeast, check out this blog post.
The average 1 Bedroom apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is $925. 10
The average 2 Bedroom apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is $1,140. 10
Yes, there are condos for rent in Northeast Philadelphia.
Yes, there are houses for rent in Northeast Philadelphia. There are however generally less options when looking at houses for rent in Northeast Philadelphia compared to apartments and condos for rent.
There are several advantages to living in NE Philly including affordability (in fact two of the neighborhoods in NE Philly were ranked among the top 10 hottest affordable neighborhoods in the entire United States of America by Redfin), sprawling green space and parks, access to grocery stores and shopping, youth sports, ease of access to Center City, and ample parking.
Yes, Northeast Philly has several SEPTA train stops with easy access to Center City, including Somerton Train Station, Fox Chase Train, and Forest Hills Train Station. These stations also have parking lots for added convenience. There are also several bus routes that run through the greater Northeast and Philadelphia area. The entire City of Philadelphia is also transit-friendly.
Most parking is free in Northeast Philadelphia apartment complexes with few exceptions.
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Resources
- Wikipedia – Northeast Philadelphia
- Wikipedia – New Haven, Connecticut
- Northeast Philadelphia Population
- Philly.com – Where We Live – Northeast Philadelphia
- Philadelphia School District
- Ratings vary by source. Among rating sources used, include greatschools.org and greatphillyschools.org
- School District of Philadelphia website
- School District of Philadelphia website
- Data from Redfin 2019 Report
- Average rental price includes the following zip codes 19111, 19115, 19116, 19152, 19154.