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An established and walkable community
Allegheny West’s urban streets are filled with old charm, from brick row houses built in the early 20th century cozied close together to Gothic Revival churches towering over many corners. “Some young people are attracted to this walkable area,” says Emily Ou, a real estate agent with Realty Marks Associates. “They like mixed-use properties where they can live above commercial storefronts, but they still have a historic feeling.” Residents use the neighborhood’s pedestrian-friendly streets to access plenty of public transportation, making it easy to get to Center City just 5 miles south. And neighbors feel a prideful connection to this community through services and nonprofits like the Allegheny West Foundation.
One place of worship in Allegheny West is St. Martin De Porres Church on Lehigh Ave.
Itallianette style row homes in Allegheny West come with covered front porches.
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Philadelphia and Italianate row houses
Sidewalks run along Allegheny West’s grid-patterned streets, where residences commonly offer street parking. Investors and renovation gurus can find row house properties in need of full updates for $45,000 to around $100,000. “A lot of investors come in to provide housing for people to rent,” Ou says. “But I also work with a lot of first-time homebuyers or people who need to change houses to meet the needs of their families.” Philadelphia brick and Italianate-influenced row houses that are move-in ready, many with recent upgrades to both the interior and exterior and some with front porches, typically cost between $95,000 and $225,000. On the north side of town, there are brand new townhomes offering 2,200-square-foot units for around $550,000.
Older investment row homes provide affordable living options in Allegheny West.
Allegheny West is home to Italianette style row homes with pops of color.
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Using the SEPTA to get around Philly
The SEPTA bus services the town, with stops on almost every corner. Residents can take the SEPTA train from the Allegheny station, which runs into Center City or out to Norristown. To the east on Broad Street, passengers can grab the metro at the Allegheny subway station. U.S. Routes 1 and 13 run through the area, and Interstate 76 is easily accessible just across the river.
Residents in Allegheny West can use SEPTA's Allegheny Station to get a train to get around.
Get around Allegheny West or to Center City by Septa Bus.
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Connection through the Allegheny West Foundation
According to CAP Index, Allegheny West receives an overall crime score of 6 with a score of 10 in crimes related to homicide. The Allegheny West Foundation has a major presence in the neighborhood, with goals to improve the quality of life for locals. “Allegheny West is a strong community that I’m proud to be part of. Since COVID-19, we stepped up with community organizations to provide free food to those in need,” says Ronald Hinton, Executive Director of the foundation. In addition to a free weekly food drive, this neighborhood nonprofit also provides housing and small business resources, gets the community together for cleanups and offers convenient living for Allegheny West senior and handicapped citizens.
In the Allegheny West neighborhood try out a food truck for a meal.
Center City Philadelphia is a quick train or bus ride away from Allegheny West
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City parks and the Schuylkill River Trail
Right off 22nd Street is Panati Playground, which has brightly colored play areas, a basketball court and a fitness loop with athletic equipment. This park is where Allegheny West Foundation holds its community food drives. 29th and Chalmers Park also offers a playground and athletic courts, in addition to open green space used for community get-togethers and youth league games. On the south side, the Widener Branch public library features computer labs and meeting space, with an Indego bike share station right outside. Locals can then bike – or walk – a few blocks west to the Schuylkill River Trail, which runs along the Schuylkill River from Center City to Reading. “They developed the path, so now you can run and jog all the way down by the river,” Ou says. “And they're building a lot of condos and apartments along the water.”
Kids like to play at the 29th & Chalmers Park in the Allegheny West neighborhood.
Play basketball with friends at James Allen Shuler Playground in the Allegheny West neighborhood
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Local takeout and dine-in eateries
Allegheny West provides a walkable atmosphere for residents to grab food or essentials. Corner markets and takeout restaurants are scattered throughout the community, but most are found along the busier – and noisier – thoroughfares of 22nd Street, Allegheny Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. Allegheny Diner serves breakfast all day, and D’s offers Caribbean platters. Bob’s House of Crabs is the go-to spot to pick up seafood, and Henny’s Sports Bar nearby is a local pub with live music. On the west side near the Schuylkill River, In Riva serves wood-oven pizza alongside other Italian classics, and to the east on Broad Street, Max’s Steaks is a Philly cheesesteak staple. For groceries and shopping, Bakers Centre just north of Allegheny Avenue, is a plaza with a ShopRite, Ross, Planet Fitness and other storefronts.
Start your morning in Allegheny West at Pancake Cafe for a delicious Breakfast.
D's Caribbean and American Food Restaurant is on 22nd St. in the Allegheny West neighborhood.
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Nearby public, KIPP and private schools
Students can attend kindergarten through eighth grade at E W Rhodes Elementary School, which Niche grades a D-plus, before advancing to Strawberry Mansion High School, graded a C-minus. Also in Allegheny West is a KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy for kindergarteners through fourth graders and a KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy for fifth through eighth graders. St. James School, a private, tuition-free Episcopal middle school, is in the neighborhood. This school shares a campus with the Church of St. James the Less, whose building is made of ornate stone Gothic Revival architecture.
E W Rhodes Elementary School is where every student shines academically.
Strawberry Mansion High School features a large campus for students to learn and explore.
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Parks in this Area
Reyburn Park
McDevitt Park and Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
29th and Chalmers Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
20th & Tioga Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Jerome Brown Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
James Allen Shuler Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Panati Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
28 min drive
Bus
Lehigh Av & 24th St
Bus
22nd St & Cambria St
Bus
29th St & Cambria St
Bus
Lehigh Av & 23rd St
Bus
Clearfield St & 27th St
Bus
29th St & Chalmers Av
Bus
29th St & Chalmers Av - Fs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Allegheny West
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Allegheny West, Philadelphia sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Allegheny West, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $101,245, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Located in a desirable West Allegheny subdivision of Philadelphia, 2815 N 24th Street has been fully renovated and is now available for sale!This spacious home features an open-concept main level, boasting a beautifully designed kitchen with a modern layout, ample cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The large living and dining areas showcase neutral decor,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,216
Median Age
40
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,791
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,088
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.2%
College Graduates
9.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
% Population in Labor Force
48.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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