I work remote and chose Philadelphia specifically for the lifestyle. The school system in Fishtown is actually improving.
A friend just bought in Fishtown for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. With a population of 1,582,432, the city has a {city_feel}.
What I like:
- Friendly locals
- Strong local businesses
- Good farmers markets
What I don't:
- Traffic is getting worse
- Property taxes
- Wind never stops
- Not much to do late at night
Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year. The airport connections are improving which matters if you travel.
Curious if others agree.
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Roman Y.
Let me give you the perspective nobody asked for but everyone needs.
I've lived in Brewerytown, University City, and currently in Queen Village. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Brewerytown: /mo for a 3-bed
- University City: about /mo
- Queen Village: /mo but solid
People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Philadelphia really clicks.
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Logan
Let me give you the perspective nobody asked for but everyone needs.
I've lived in Mount Airy, Old City, and currently in Brewerytown. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Mount Airy: /mo for a 1-bed
- Old City: about /mo
- Brewerytown: /mo but excellent
I feel like {city} is becoming more expensive without getting better.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Philadelphia really clicks. DM me if you want more details.
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Gianna Johnson
My experience has been different actually. I found that The airport connections are {adj} which matters if you travel.. Maybe it depends on which part of Philadelphia you're in.
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Avery M.
Great question. Here's my honest take after 7 years:
The good:
- Good schools in certain areas
- Low commute times
- Strong local businesses
The not-so-good:
- Winters are harsh
- Wind never stops
Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.. I'd say for young professionals, Philadelphia is decent.
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Elijah Williams
OK let me break this down from someone who's been here a while.
Graduate Hospital vs Queen Village: completely different vibes. Graduate Hospital is more pretty good with walkable streets and local shops. Queen Village is established and better for young professionals.
Cost-wise, expect /mo minimum for anything decent in Graduate Hospital. In Queen Village you can find stuff for /mo.
I don't understand why more people don't talk about {hood}.. Honestly the biggest downside is {downside}.
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Leah Young
Gonna share a detailed perspective since most replies are pretty surface-level.
I'm a college grad in Fairmount. Been here since 2018. Public transit is {transit_feel} - you'll want a car..
Neighborhood-wise, Fairmount has really shifted in the past few years. Bella Vista is the up-and-coming spot right now. Northern Liberties is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for legal: solid. For finance: lively.
People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.
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proud_jace35
Gonna share a detailed perspective since most replies are pretty surface-level.
I'm a single woman in South Philly. Been here since 2021. The community in {hood} is really tight-knit..
Neighborhood-wise, South Philly has really evolved in the past few years. Graduate Hospital is the up-and-coming spot right now. Mount Airy is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for education: hit or miss. For marketing: affordable.
I feel like {city} is becoming more expensive without getting better.
Hope that helps!
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Lisa C.
Gonna share a detailed perspective since most replies are pretty surface-level.
I'm a teacher in Fishtown. Been here since 2024. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year..
Neighborhood-wise, Fishtown has really changed in the past few years. Bella Vista is the up-and-coming spot right now. Germantown is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for tech: underrated. For logistics: affordable.
Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from.
DM me if you want more details.
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Aubrey
I walk my dog through Fairmount every day and Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.. The vibe has really transformed in the past couple years.
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