Livability Score

78
/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 (12) A+
Milkcrate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cakes by Kharis Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
One Shot Coffee & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gryphon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Madison K Cookies
Coffee Shop
Dolce & Caffe
Coffee Shop
ReAnimator Coffee
Coffee Shop
Soy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Higher Grounds Cafe
Coffee Shop
ReAnimator Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe La Maude
Coffee Shop
Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee House Too
Coffee Shop
United by Blue
Coffee Shop
Leotah's Place
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ole
Coffee Shop
ICI Macarons & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Old City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Richie's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
OCF Coffee House
Coffee Shop
3J's cafe
Coffee Shop
Independence Mall Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Revolutions (closed)
Bowling Alley
Punch Line Philly
Theatre Arts
Karlie Gallery
Art Gallery
North Bowl
Bowling Alley
SoundGarden Hall
Theatre Arts
Cavanaugh's Riverdeck
Nightclub
Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle
Attraction
Fringe Arts
Theatre Arts
Cherry Street Pier
Theatre Arts
St. George's United Methodist Church House Museum and Library
Museum
Franklin Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Fireman's Hall Museum
Museum
Elfreth's Alley Museum
Museum
Elfreth's Alley
Attraction
Betsy Ross House
Museum
Illadelph Glass Gallery
Art Gallery
Arden Theatre
Theatre Arts
National Constitution Center
Museum
U.S. Mint at Philadelphia Tour
Attraction
Stedman Gallery
Museum
Stedman Gallery Stage
Theatre Arts
Benjamin Franklin Grave
Attraction
United States Postal Service Museum
Museum
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Franklin Print Shop
Museum
Food and Drink (45) A+
Johnny's Hots
Fast Food
Murph's Bar
Bar
Green Tree Tavern
Bar
Garage Fishtown
Bar
Ajax Hall
Bar
Johnny Brenda's Tavern
Bar
Joe's Steaks and Soda Shop
Fast Food
Philadelphia Distilling
Bar
Weckerly's Ice Cream
Sweets
R&D Cocktail Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Frankford Hall
Bar
Goose Island Brewhouse
Bar
JJ Mallons
Bar
Fishtown Tavern
Bar
The Garden at Monarch
Bar
Mainstay Independent Brewing Company
Bar
Kraftwork
Bar
The El Bar
Bar
Crabby Cafe & Sports Bar
Bar
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Heffe Tacos
Fast Food
Gunner's Run
Bar
Duke's of Marlborough
Fast Food
Beer City
Alcohol
Fitness (9) A+
Amrita Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Balance Studios
Gym
Go Vertical - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
Gym
Crossfit Love
Gym
City Fitness Fishtown
Gym
Riva Health & Wellness
Gym
Warhorse Barbell Club
Gym
Fortitude & Co
Gym
Drueding Center
Community Centre
City Fitness Northern Liberties
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
R. W. Brown Community Center
Community Centre
John F. Street Community Center
Community Centre
Athletics and Fitness Center
Gym
Sweat Fitness
Gym
Norris Community Center
Community Centre
Pingpod
Gym
Cohocksink Community Center
Community Centre
North Central Community Center
Community Centre
L&M Studio
Gym
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Community Centre
Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center
Community Centre
Hoyu Folk Cultural Center
Community Centre
Temple University Fitness
Gym
Relentless Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
3J's Food Market
Grocery Store
Cake Life
Bakery
Lost Bread Co. Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Almanac Market
Grocery Store
Riverwards Produce
Grocery Store
The Richmond Shops IGA
Grocery Store
Cousin's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Customs Coffee House (Double Shots)
Bakery
Luen Fong Food & Produce Inc.
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Bakery
Bakery
Four Seasons Seafood LLC.
Seafood
Tuck Hing Co.
Grocery Store
Saint Honore Pastries Inc.
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
L & L Lucky Market
Grocery Store
Mong Kok Station Bakery
Bakery
AsiaFresh
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
New World Laundromat & Food Market
Grocery Store
Zhong Gang Bakery Inc.
Bakery
Respond, Inc. Bakery
Bakery
Asia Bakery
Bakery
Bread Top House
Bakery
Parks (31) A+
CPL. Charles J. Glenn, 3rd USMC Memorial
Park
Penn Treaty Park
Park
Penn Treaty Park Playground
Playground
Tiptop Playground
Park
Hetzell Playground
Park
Fishtown Recreation Center
Park
The Rose Garden
Park
Hancock Playground
Park
Palmer Park
Park
Liberty Lands Park
Park
110 Fairmount Ave Park
Park
Madison War Memorial Park
Park
Thomas Hart Playground
Playground
Northern Liberties Recreation Center
Park
Benson Park
Park
Michael J Towey Playground
Park
Cruz Recreation Center
Park
Point Street Park
Park
Konrad Square
Park
Cooper's Poynt Park
Park
Webb Street Play Lot
Playground
Race Street Pier
Park
Vine Street Park
Park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Park
East Poplar Playground
Park
Shops (22) A+
Delicious Boutique
Clothing
Harriett's Bookshop
Books
Danger Salon
Hairdresser
Sulimay's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Head Games Philly
Discount Store
Power Bikes
Bicycle
Superior Supplement Center
Nutrition Supplements
Provenance
Furniture
Unleashed
Pets
Trend Eye Care
Optician
DGX
Convenience Store
The Common Room
Home Improvement
Germantown and Girard ave. Sneakervilla
Clothing
3J's Food Market
Convenience Store
Architectural Antiques Exchange
Furniture
Style on Second Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Flowers, Etcetera By Denise
Florist
The Duke Barber Company
Hairdresser
Norman Porter Jeans
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Mota Grocery
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Red Wing
Shoes
Liberty Choice
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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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, 22.2% take public transportation in Fishtown.
Public Transit Stops (29)
Stops & Stations A+
Frankford Avenue & Richmond Street
Transit Stop
Frankford Avenue & Richmond Street
Transit Stop
Frankford Avenue & Girard Avenue
Transit Stop
Frankford Avenue & Girard Avenue
Transit Stop
Frankford Avenue & Delaware Avenue
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Frankford Avenue
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Frankford Avenue
Transit Stop
Frankford Avenue & Delaware Avenue
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Columbia Avenue
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Columbia Avenue
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Front Street
Transit Stop
Girard
Transit Station
Girard Avenue & Front Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Palmer Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Palmer Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Berks Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & 2nd Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Berks Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & 2nd Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & Aramingo Avenue
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & 3rd Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & 3rd Street
Transit Stop
Girard Avenue & 4th Street
Transit Stop
Spring Garden
Transit Station
American St & Oxford Av
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.2% 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 D+

The cost of living in Fishtown is 126/100 - which is 28% 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

Fishtown crime rates are 6,931 per 100k, which is 293% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
6,191 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
740 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 Fishtown is $88,516 - which is 61% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$88,516 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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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 (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Philadelphia Police 26th District
Police
ACME Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Engine Company 29
Fire Station
Philadelphia Company 29 Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Girard Medical Center
Hospital
Kensington Hospital
Hospital
Greater Philadelphia Pharmacy at Chinatown Medical Services
Pharmacy
Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc.: Chinatown Medical Services
Clinic
Philadelphia Company 6 Fire Station
Fire Station
9th & Girard Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Police Harrison Mini Station
Police
11th Street Family Health Services
Clinic
Philadelphia Company 8 Fire Station
Fire Station
American College of Physicians
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Old City Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Philadelphia Police Department Headquarters
Police
Neff Surgical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
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 A+

Fishtown home prices are $321,841 - which is 92% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$321,841 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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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 B

The Fishtown graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (4) A
Adaire Alexander Sch
Penn Treaty Sch
Lasalle Academy
Moffet John Sch
St Peter The Apostle School
Bethel Baptist Academy
Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part
Ludlow James R Sch
Kearny Gen Philip Sch
Cooper'S Poynt Family School
Hackett Horatio B Sch
Hope Partnership For Education
Holy Name School
Nhs School St Annes
Hunter William H Sch
Mckinley William Sch
Pan American Academy Cs
St Malachy
Mastery Schools Of Camden Inc.
Spring Garden Sch
Brown Henry A Sch
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Cs
Welsh John Sch
High Schools (2) A+
Penn Treaty Sch
Bodine William W Hs
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts Hs
Bethel Baptist Academy
Nhs School St Annes
Kensington Hs
Kensington Health Sciences
The U School: Innovative Lab
Mastery Schools Of Camden Inc.
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Mastery Chs - Lenfest Campus
People For People Cs
Youth Build Phila Cs
Leap Academy University Charter School
Constitution Hs
Math Civics And Sciences Cs
Franklin Benjamin Hs
Charter High School For Architecture And
Franklin Lc
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
Roman Catholic High School
Philadelphia Military Acad At Elverson
St Joseph'S Preparatory School
Parkway Center City Middle College
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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 B+

Fishtown has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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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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Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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Fishtown Area Facts

  • Fishtown has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fishtown crime rates are 29% higher than the Philadelphia average
  • Cost of living in Fishtown is 23% higher than the Philadelphia average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      CPL. Charles J. Glenn, 3rd USMC Memorial
      Penn Treaty Park
      Penn Treaty Park Playground
      Tiptop Playground
      Hetzell Playground
      Fishtown Recreation Center
      The Rose Garden
      Hancock Playground

      Entertainment

      Revolutions (closed)
      Punch Line Philly
      Karlie Gallery
      North Bowl
      SoundGarden Hall
      Cavanaugh's Riverdeck
      Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle
      Fringe Arts

      Food & Drink

      Johnny's Hots
      Murph's Bar
      Green Tree Tavern
      Garage Fishtown
      Ajax Hall
      Johnny Brenda's Tavern
      Joe's Steaks and Soda Shop
      Philadelphia Distilling

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fishtown? Of all people who commute, 22.2% take public transportation in Fishtown.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      29% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fishtown? The cost of living in Fishtown is 126/100 - which is 28% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Fishtown
      126

      26% 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 Fishtown? Fishtown crime rates are 6,931, which are 293% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      6,931 per 100k people

      198% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      198% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      34%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fishtown? The median income in Fishtown is $88,516 which is 61% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $88,51660% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,87057% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fishtown 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Fishtown home prices? Fishtown home prices are $321,841 - which is 92% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $321,84174% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,73583% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Fishtown have good schools? The Fishtown graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Fishtown a good place to live? Fishtown has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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