Living in or staying in Powelton Village, Philadelphia
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Scores
Safety by day7.4/10 Good
Safety at night5.9/10 Fair
Quiet5.2/10 Fair
Walkability9.8/10 Excellent
Transport8.9/10 Excellent
Nightlife4.0/10 Limited
Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.
About Powelton Village
Tree-lined streets of historic Victorian homes, twin houses, and leafy community gardens define this relaxed West Philadelphia pocket. Sitting right beside Drexel University and University City, the population is a mix of students, academic staff, artists, and longtime residents, creating a calm, neighborly campus-town atmosphere.
Good for
- students
- digital nomads
- long stays
- public transport users
- culture lovers
Less suited to
- luxury travelers
- nightlife seekers
- quiet seekers
Watch out for
- Unattended property and package theft are common issues across residential blocks.
- Street robberies and assaults have been recorded after dark, particularly on quieter side streets moving north toward Mantua or west toward 40th Street.
- Car break-ins and motor vehicle theft occur along curbside parking spaces throughout the neighborhood.