Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (52) A+
Munchie’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Walnut
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Talula's Daily
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory On Independence
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Independence Mall Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
FRIEDA
Coffee Shop
Paris Baguette
Coffee Shop
3J's cafe
Coffee Shop
Square One Cafe
Coffee Shop
Menagerie Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Mr. 8 Cafe
Coffee Shop
OCF Coffee House
Coffee Shop
QQcafe
Coffee Shop
Ray’s Cafe & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Saxby's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greenland Café
Coffee Shop
Tea Do
Coffee Shop
Vivi Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (64) A+
Congress Hall
Museum
West Wing
Museum
Liberty Bell
Attraction
Liberty Bell Center
Museum
Independence Hall
Attraction
NASA Moon Tree
Attraction
President's House
Attraction
Walnut Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
Old City Hall
Museum
American Philosophical Society
Museum
Independence Visitor Center
Museum
Lantern Theater Company
Theatre Arts
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank
Museum
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Museum
Second Bank of the United States
Attraction
Ritz Bourse
Cinema
City Winery
Theatre Arts
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Museum
New Hall Military Museum
Museum
Carpenters' Hall
Attraction
National Liberty Museum
Museum
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Museum
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Bowling Alley
Benjamin Franklin Grave
Attraction
Fragments of Franklin Court
Museum
Food and Drink (95) A+
Las Vegas Lounge
Bar
Park’s Salad Bar
Fast Food
Old Nelson Food Co.
Deli
Lore’s Chocolates
Sweets
Philly Pretzel Factory
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Scoop DeVille
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Frozen Rolled Ice Cream
Sweets
The Monkey Bar
Bar
Varga
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
National Mechanics
Bar
The Irish Pol
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Lion Public House
Bar
Strangeloves Craft Beer, New Orleans grub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Gianfranco Pizza
Fast Food
District Taco
Fast Food
Yamitsuki
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Relentless Fitness
Gym
Pingpod
Gym
Philadelphia Sports Club: Society Hill
Gym
Sweat Fitness
Gym
Old Pine Community Center
Community Centre
L&M Studio
Gym
The Sporting Club at the Bellevue
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Hoyu Folk Cultural Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
SLT NYC
Gym
City Fitness Northern Liberties
Gym
EverybodyFights
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fortitude & Co
Gym
Marian Anderson Community Center
Community Centre
Warhorse Barbell Club
Gym
Riva Health & Wellness
Gym
Fitness Works
Gym
Crossfit Love
Gym
Philadelphia Barbell
Gym
Go Vertical - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
Gym
Philadelphia Sports Club
Gym
Groceries (36) A+
Chestnut Food Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
No. 1 Supermarket
Grocery Store
K.C.’s Pastries, Inc.
Bakery
Seafood Market
Seafood
Asia Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Zhong Gang Bakery Inc.
Bakery
Heng Fa Supermarket
Grocery Store
New World Laundromat & Food Market
Grocery Store
L. Halteman Family Country Foods
Butcher
Godshall's Poultry
Butcher
Mong Kok Station Bakery
Bakery
Giunta's Prime Shop
Butcher
AsiaFresh
Grocery Store
L & L Lucky Market
Grocery Store
Customs Coffee House (Double Shots)
Bakery
John Yi Fish Market
Seafood
Hong Kong Bakery
Bakery
Golden Fish
Seafood
Iovine Brothers Produce
Grocery Store
Downtown Cheese
Cheese
Smucker's Quality Meats & Grill
Butcher
Parks (32) A+
Independence Square
Park
Liberty Bell Center
Park
Washington Square
Park
Independence National Historical Park
Park
Rose Garden
Park
Ben-Gurion Place
Park
Lubert Plaza
Park
Independence National Historical Park
Park
Commerce Street Walk
Park
Bingham Court
Park
Addison Street Park
Park
Girard Fountain Park
Park
Delancey Park
Park
Franklin Square Playground
Playground
Starr Garden Recreation Center
Park
Starr Garden Park
Park
Franklin Square Playground
Playground
Franklin Square
Park
Betsy Ross House
Park
Monument Plaza
Park
Christ Church Park
Park
Welcome Park
Park
Louis I. Kahn Park
Park
Seger Park
Park
Philadelphia Korean War Memorial
Park
Shops (102) A+
New Allure Nails & Spa
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
CLC Book Center
Books
National Watch & Diamond
Fashion
Wholesome Diamond Exchange
Fashion
Wawa
Convenience Store
Destiny Jewelry & Perfume
Fashion
Art of Threading Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Century 21
Clothing
Market Place East Shopping Center
Mall
Books-A-Million
Books
Burlington
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Museum Store
Gift Shop
H&M
Clothing
Street Sound Inc.
Electronics
Fashion District Philadelphia
Mall
Jefferson Medical and Health Science Bookstore
Books
Reebok
Clothing
Columbia Factory Store
Clothing
Elegant Home Center
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mount Airy (A+)

2. Girard Estates (A+)

3. Strawberry Mansion (A+)

4. Germantown (A+)

5. Manayunk (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in City Center East.
Public Transit Stops (61)
Stops & Stations A+
North 7th Street & Walnut Street
Bus Stop
8th & Market
Transit Station
Megabus to NYC
Bus Stop
Market Street & South 6th Street
Bus Stop
FlixBus Philadelphia Market Street
Bus Stop
8th Street
Transit Station
8th & Market
Transit Station
Washington Sq & Locust St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 8th St
Bus Stop
5th Street
Transit Station
Chestnut Street @ Second Bank Of The United States
Bus Stop
5th and Market
Bus Stop
57 to Whitman Plaza
Bus Stop
9th-10th & Locust
Transit Station
57 To Whitman Plaza
Bus Stop
Spruce St & 6th St
Bus Stop
57 South to Whitman Plaza
Bus Stop
57 To Whitman Plaza
Bus Stop
Greyhound Terminal
Bus Station
11th Street
Transit Station
Arch St & 10th St
Bus Stop
Market Street & South 3rd Street
Bus Stop
57 To Whitman Plaza
Bus Stop
Jefferson Station
Transit Station
42 To Wyncote
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Academy Gardens (A+)

2. Cedar Brook (A+)

3. Elmwood (A+)

4. Fox Chase (A+)

5. Holmesburry-Torresdale (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in City Center East is 140/100 - which is 43% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Fairhill (A+)

2. Alleghany West (A+)

3. Tioga-Nicetown (A+)

4. Harrowgate (A+)

5. Hartranft (A+)

crime F

City Center East crime rates are 10,236 per 100k, which is 481% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
9,060 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,176 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bustleton (B)

2. Chestnut Hill (C+)

3. Somerton (C+)

4. Fox Chase (C)

5. Academy Gardens (C-)

employment A+

The median income in City Center East is $76,360 - which is 39% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$76,360 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. City Center East (A+)

2. City Center West (A+)

3. Academy Gardens (A+)

4. Fox Chase (A+)

5. Marconi Plaza-Packer Park (A+)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Wills Eye Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Arch Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Police Department Headquarters
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
American College of Physicians
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Company 8 Fire Station
Fire Station
Philadelphia Company 20 Fire Station
Fire Station
Old City Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Neff Surgical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Company 11 Fire Station
Fire Station
Dental Solutions on 13th Street
Dentist
South Street Police Sub Station
Police
Philadelphia Police 6th District
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Belmont (A)

2. Brewerytown (A)

3. City Center East (A)

4. City Center West (A)

5. Cobbs Creek (A)

housing D+

City Center East home prices are $481,058 - which is 187% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$481,058 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
6.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Fishtown (A+)

2. Brewerytown (A+)

3. Wynnefield (A+)

4. Roxborough (A+)

5. Manayunk (A+)

schools A

The City Center East graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Independence Cs
Chesterbrook Academy
St Mary Interparochial School
Mccall Gen George A Sch
St Peters School
Wakisha Cs
Meredith William M Sch
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Cs
World Communications Cs
Christopher Columbus Cs
Nebinger George W Sch
Friends Select School
Math Civics And Sciences Cs
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
Universal Institute Cs
Kearny Gen Philip Sch
Vare-Washington El Sch
Russell Byers Cs
Spring Garden Sch
Stanton Edwin M Sch
Jackson Andrew Sch
Freire Cs
Clementine Montessori
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
Greene Towne School
High Schools (5) A+
Charter High School For Architecture And
Constitution Hs
Mastery Chs - Lenfest Campus
Parkway Center City Middle College
Delaware Valley High School, Cc
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs
Roman Catholic High School
Academy At Palumbo
Friends Select School
Math Civics And Sciences Cs
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
Creative And Performing Arts
Universal Institute Cs
Franklin Benjamin Hs
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School
Freire Cs
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
Franklin Lc
People For People Cs
Science Leadership Academy
Bodine William W Hs
Youth Build Phila Cs
St Joseph'S Preparatory School
Furness Horace Hs
Leap Academy University Charter School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Manayunk (A+)

2. Riverfront (A+)

3. City Center West (A+)

4. City Center East (A)

5. Fairmount-Spring Garden (B+)

ratings A+

City Center East has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Harrowgate (A+)

2. City Center East (A+)

3. Mount Airy (A+)

4. South Philadelphia (A+)

5. Roxborough (A+)

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City Center East, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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City Center East Area Facts

  • City Center East has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • City Center East crime rates are 91% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in City Center East is 36% higher than the Philadelphia average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in City Center East? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Independence Square
      Liberty Bell Center
      Washington Square
      Independence National Historical Park
      Rose Garden
      Ben-Gurion Place
      Lubert Plaza
      Independence National Historical Park

      Entertainment

      Congress Hall
      West Wing
      Liberty Bell
      Liberty Bell Center
      Independence Hall
      NASA Moon Tree
      President's House
      Walnut Street Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Las Vegas Lounge
      Park’s Salad Bar
      Old Nelson Food Co.
      Lore’s Chocolates
      Philly Pretzel Factory
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in City Center East? Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in City Center East.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      48% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      34%

      30% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in City Center East? The cost of living in City Center East is 140/100 - which is 43% higher than Pennsylvania.
      City Center East
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      Philadelphia
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in City Center East? City Center East crime rates are 10,236, which are 481% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      10,236 per 100k people

      340% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      340% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      34%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in City Center East? The median income in City Center East is $76,360 which is 39% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $76,36038% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,421106% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is City Center East a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wills Eye Hospital
      Kindred Hospital South Philadelphia
      Kensington Hospital
      Rite Options
      Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
      Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
      Shriners Hospitals for Children

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Hortense T. Moss Health Center
      American College of Physicians
      Rhino Chiropractic
      Eye Institute of Pennsylvania
      Drexel Student Health
      Bruce Hopper, MD
      Einstein Emergency Room
      Dr. Ali Albert Anaim

      D+ Housing

      What are City Center East home prices? City Center East home prices are $481,058 - which is 187% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $481,058160% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31138% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does City Center East have good schools? The City Center East graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is City Center East a good place to live? City Center East has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      1 total surveys

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