Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties is a neighborhood in Philadelphia that is just outside of Center City. It is full of life and things to do and is only a short distance to Center City which makes the location great. There are lots of small shops all around and you can find art galleries as well as public art like murals all throughout the neighborhood. It is in a perfect location which allows for easy access in and out of the city and has public transportation to other places in the city. Compared to some of the other nicer places in Philadelphia, Northern Liberties is very affordable and easy to come by a place for rent. On a night out you can head over to North Bowl. It is a bowling alley on N 2nd St. that has a lot of lanes and has a few bars in it to be at while bowling.

Northern Liberties has a lot of options for food and has easy access to other parts of Philadelphia for even more options. One place to try in Northern Liberties is Green Eggs Cafe. It is a small place that serves breakfast and lunch and is great. It is perfect to stop in for a quick bite and enjoy a meal. Another restaurant is North Third on N 3rd St. It is a bar and grill that serves some amazing food along with your drink. One of the favorites at this restaurant are the wings so be sure to try them out and grab a beer with them. Northern Liberties is a great place to live for someone who wants to be close to Center City, but experience a great and affordable neighborhood.

What Northern Liberties Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

8.0

value

8.0

amenities

7.3

social

8.5

management

8.0

safety

7.8

Median rents in Northern Liberties

Studio

1,400

1 Bedroom

1,850

2 Bedroom

2,600

Living in
Northern Liberties

Lots of Amenities

Noise

Walkable

Safe

Family Friendly

Many Pets

Restaurants and Bars

Northern Liberties — 8.3/10 Rating (based on 6 neighborhood reviews)

NoLibs is amazing. The restaurant scene is just enough (there are plenty of bars, breweries, and restaurants without being overbearing). There is also Liberty Lands nearby which has nice green space. The MFL is a short walk away, as is Fishtown to the north. Center city is only a few stops away, so it is still very accessible.

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Reviewed by

Penn Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

622 N 2nd Street

Full of YUPPIES. Some young families. Everyone has a dog. Cute park (liberty lands) that’s neighborhood owned and not city owned, so lax about rules and care (as opposed to Rittenhouse/Washington square). Significantly far from school, but 20 minutes door to door via subway (MFL). Food in the area is mostly mediocre and too expensive, though a very large and accessible acme and a few great restaurants helps. Also, proximity to fish town is nice - much better restaurant/food/bar scene. Northern Liberties was “cool” about 10 years ago, but all the cool people have left so now it is full of new construction developments that are devoid of any character or connection to the city/neighborhood. Nobody is friendly, neighborhoods feel odd and in flux - you can’t walk down any numbered street without having to cross multiple times due to construction. Though there is not the problem of displacement gentrification, the neighborhood was mostly industrial spaces that have been torn down and rebuilt or converted into loft apartments that are overpriced and tacky. Good restaurants: honeys, love and honey fried chicken, cafe la Maude, jaxon, cadence, Indian grill.

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Reviewed by

Kevin, Penn Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

1017 N 3rd St

Close to yards brewery and northern liberties. Noise can sometimes be an issue with the clubs and festival pier

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Reviewed by

Brian M.

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Waterfront Square

Amenities galore - restaurants, bars, dry cleaning, pet boarding/daycare, grocery stores, shopping, etc.

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Reviewed by

Cooper University Health Care Employee

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Navona at The Schmidt's Commons

Plenty to do, everything I need within reach, close to public transportation.

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Reviewed by

Penn Nursing Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

622 N 2nd Street

Very family and pet friendly, safe, and walkable.

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Reviewed by

CHOP Pediatric Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

622 N 2nd Street

Getting to Know
Northern Liberties

Neighborhood Boundaries

East to West Boundaries: Delaware River to N 5th St
North to South Boundaries: W Girard Ave to Callowhill St

dining

Jerry’s Bar

Las Cazuelas

Love & Honey Fried Chicken

The Abbaye

grocery

Spring Garden Market

convenience

CVS Pharmacy

fitness

City Fitness

CrossFit Love

Ploome Pilates

Sculpere Studio

parks

Liberty Lands

Orianna Hill Park

coffee

Bimini Juice Bar & Salad Bar

Cafe La Maude

Kaplan’s New Model Bakery

One Shot Coffee

bus

5 (bus)

57 (bus)

rail

15 (light rail)

MFL (metro)

About your Neighbors

Data from the 2013 American Community Survey

	Zip Codes Northern Liberties includes zip code 19123
	Rent vs Own 56 % of Northern Liberties residents are renters
	Driving to Work 54 % of Northern Liberties residents drive to work
	New Construction 33 % of housing units in Northern Liberties have been built in the last 15 years