Name: Allegheny West
Address: Philadelphia

About the neighborhood

Allegheny West offers excellent public transit options, with multiple bus lines and nearby train stations providing convenient connections across various lines. The area features numerous local businesses and grocery stores, especially along Indiana Avenue, allowing easy access to daily necessities. Dining choices are varied, with ample opportunities to explore different eateries and a selection of coffee shops particularly around 22nd Street. Green spaces such as 29th & Chalmers Park are well distributed, offering pleasant outdoor settings. Housing options include a mix of charming townhouses and larger apartment buildings, with an abundance of three-bedroom homes originating from mid-20th century architecture.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area does not demand use of a car as various other methods of transportation are accessible. Traveling as a pedestrian is especially practical for home buyers in this neighborhood; carrying out day-to-day needs is very convenient without the use of a vehicle, and there are also many businesses in proximity. The bicycle is a reasonably good mode of transportation in this area. The transit service in this neighborhood is very practical due to 2 rapid transit stations (North Philadelphia and Allegheny Station / BSL) on the Broad Street Line, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. In contrast, moving around by car is sometimes difficult in this part of Philadelphia. Nevertheless, it is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in this part of Philadelphia.

Services

The closest grocery store in this part of the city is usually only a very short distance away. Likewise, thanks to over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops, this area is a good place in which to eat out, for instance on 22nd Street. Property owners have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores, for example along Indiana Avenue. With respect to education, house buyers will find that no matter where their home is situated in this part of the city, primary schools are close by. However, there are only a few high schools and consequently they can be a rather long trip away. House buyers can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Allegheny West has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Allegheny West is fairly good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor, however some parts can be quite loud, especially near one of the railway lines. Public green spaces, including Chalmers Park and Fairmount Park Athletic Fields, are very well-distributed and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to get to them. Lastly, there are numerous things to do in this part of the city for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area.

Car friendly4.2

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly8.2

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping7.4

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes7.0

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Quiet6.0

Some sources of noise nearby