We know that Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and we have previously reported that Philadelphia has one of the fastest-growing populations of millennials in the country. So where are the most desirable neighborhoods where young professionals want to live?
Niche.com, a ranking and review website, has determined the top neighborhoods based on a variety of criteria:
• Percentage of residents between the ages of 25 and 34.
• Access to coffee shops.
• Walkability grade.
Here are the top five neighborhoods:
- Bella Vista
- Washington Square West
- Callowhill – home to Spring Garden Lending!
- Old City
- Logan Square
Interestingly, niche.com recently released its ratings of the best neighborhoods in Greater Philadelphia (suburbs) for young professionals using the following criteria:
• Percentage of residents between the ages of 25 and 34.
• Proximity (per square mile) and the availability (per capita) of bars and similar establishments.
• Proximity (per square mile) and the availability (per capita) of coffee shops and similar establishments.
• Proximity (per square mile) and the availability (per capita) of full-service restaurants.
• Percentage of residents who have received a bachelor’s degree or higher.
And the top five are:
- West Conshohockon
- Conshohocken
- Ardmore
- King of Prussia
- Lionsville, PA