Living in or staying in Yorktown, Philadelphia

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Yorktown

Yorktown is a historically planned, low-rise residential enclave just south of Temple University. Developed in the 1960s, it features mid-century row houses and townhomes with modest front yards, cul-de-sacs, and dedicated driveways. The atmosphere is largely peaceful and domestic, occupied by long-term resident homeowners alongside a growing contingent of university students.

Good for

• students
• budget travelers
• public transport users
• quiet seekers

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• luxury travelers
• first-time visitors

Watch out for

• Street robberies and assaults have been recorded around outer boundary corridors, including West Oxford Street and North 11th Street, especially during late evening and night hours.
• Thefts from parked cars and opportunistic vehicle break-ins occur along residential side streets and curbs.
• Pedestrian routes bordering Temple University see higher incidence rates of evening muggings targeting students walking alone after dark.

Sources

• Yorktown Safety Report - Philadelphia
• About Yorktown | Schools, Demographics, Things to Do
• Crime Statistics
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2023)