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Fostering Community Bonds in South Philly
In South Philadelphia's Grays Ferry, residents enjoy an urban neighborhood full of amenities, from the parks and greenspaces to coffee shops and local restaurants. Real estate agent Mike Moss of Mercury Real Estate Group grew up in South Philly and says, "It's very convenient. Many UPenn students and faculty move there and walk across the bridge." But it is more than just the convenience that gets people to stay in Grays Ferry. As someone who once lived there, Moss says, "I enjoyed it. Everyone knows everyone. Generations have grown up there." Modern housing options and amenities cater to contemporary lifestyles. Convenient transportation, including Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority buses and nearby highways, ensures easy access to the rest of the city. Recreational facilities and parks offer places to play sports, walk, jog, or fish.
The Grays Ferry Bridge connects the neighborhood to the rest of Philadelphia.
Neighbors gather at the dog park in Lanier Park to let their pups get some exercise.
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Hop on the SEPTA bus to get around Grays Ferry
Grays Ferry is a neighborhood where people walk, ride bikes and drive their cars. SEPTA bus routes crisscross the neighborhood, providing convenient connections to surrounding areas in Philadelphia. Locals living in Grays Ferry are within two miles of SEPTA's regional rail train station in University City at 30th Street. In Grays Ferry major thoroughfares like Interstate 76 facilitate east-west connections, while Grays Ferry Avenue and University Avenue link various neighborhoods throughout the city. South Street, running along the northern border of Grays connects the neighborhood to Center City and other parts of South Philadelphia.
If you need a ride to the city, SEPTA has bus stops all throughout Grays Ferry.
30th St Station is just outside of Grays Ferry and offers Septa or Amtrak trains.
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Affordable rowhomes under $200,000
Grays Ferry mainly features rowhomes lining the neighborhood streets. Most of these homes were built in the early 1900s. The median home price of $180,000 makes it an affordable neighborhood in Philadelphia. Homes in Grays Ferry typically sell after 63 days. While its median price makes it desirable to buy a house, Grays Ferry faces blight issues, including vacant lots with accumulated trash, litter strewn on streets and sidewalks, and abandoned homes. The Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery in Grays Ferry has been linked to more air pollution, which can make people sick with things like asthma and cancer and even make COVID-19 worse.
Classic Philadelphia row homes fill the residential streets of Grays Ferry.
Modernized row homes in Grays Ferry can offer up to three floors of living space.
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Uncle Tomy’s Pizz a community staple since the ‘70s
Residents in Grays Ferry do not have to venture outside the neighborhood for essentials. Locals flock to Grays Ferry Shopping Center to buy groceries at Fresh Grocer. Residents pop into local corner stores like Estella Mini Market and Tasker Food Market for quick needs for snacks and even hot food.
Uncle Tomy's Original Pizza is the go-to place for a pizza since the 1970s. Locals gather at Long Shot BBQ for St. Louis-style barbecue and order breakfast platters and sandwiches at Graduate Breakfast Lunch Grill, while the neighborhood has fast food like McDonald's and Dunkin'. After a long day, people unwind at neighborhood bars like Century or Krunch Inn, where locals gather for drinks and lively conversation.
For a broader shopping experience, residents can venture to Center City, under three miles away, where the Fashion District Mall has big-box retail stores like Nike, H&M, and Gap.
Pick up a pizza or have it delivered to your door in Grays Ferry from Uncle Tomy's Pizza.
Uncle Tomy's Pizza is a popular restaurant that has been serving Grays Ferry since 1972.
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Run along the Schuylkill River at Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park:
Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park provides views of the Schuylkill River and a trail for walking and biking. Residents also cast fishing rods at the fishing plaza. Residents often take their four-legged friends to Lanier Park dog park, where they have "Yappy Hour" every second Tuesday of the month. People usually shoot baskets or play pickup basketball games at D. Finnegan Playground.
You'll often see people fishing on the Schuylkill River at Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park.
Go for a bike ride or walk the dog in the scenic Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park.
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Universal Audenried High School Lady Rockets two-time public league basketball champs
Students in Grays Ferry attend schools within The School District of Philadelphia. Universal Alcorn Charter School, with a C-minus Niche Rating, provides education from kindergarten through eighth Grade. Universal Audenried Charter High School, with a C rating, is home to the two-time public league champion girl's basketball team.
Universal Alcorn Charter School is a public, charter school located in Greys Ferry.
Universal Audenried Charter High School has a niche.com rating of C.
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Celebrating African Culture during Odunde Festival
Every June, South Philadelphia including Grays Ferry hosts the vibrant Odunde Festival, celebrating African heritage. Streets buzz with colorful parades and traditional music. Vendors offer diverse crafts and food.
Cheer on the Birds, Phillies, and Sixers at the Sports Complex
Just under four miles from Grays Ferry lies the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Here, residents find themselves within reach of premier entertainment venues hosting thrilling games and concerts. From Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Eagles, to Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies take the field, and the Wells Fargo Center, where the 76ers, Flyers, and Wings play, residents enjoy live sporting events and a host of other concerts year-round.
Grays Ferry is only 4 miles from all of Philadelphia's sports stadiums.
Greys Ferry in Philadelphia has easy access to I-76 and is three miles from Center City.
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Parks in this Area
Smith Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Vare Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Soccer
Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Skateboard
Stinger Square Park
Pool
Trails
Playground
Lanier Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Trails
Donald Finnegan Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
18 min drive
Bus
Grays Ferry Av & 29th St
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Grays Ferry Av & 28th St
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29th St & Tasker St
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Tasker St & 30th St
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29th St & Mckean St
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Morris St & 31st St
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Grays Ferry Av & 33rd St - Fs
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.017 Reviews
2.0Niche User
9/15/2014Niche Review
So many industries are closing and going to on-line for things and this is causing men and women not to be able to find/hold-on to and good job. Then the ones that been around for awhile are moving to other areas across the country, so this is bad.
3.0Current Resident
11/14/2024Niche Review
I've lived in Grays Ferry for around 10 years and I can safely say that Grays Ferry is a relatively good place to live at. There isn't much going around here in terms of activities and other aspects but that's what I like about it. It's quiet and good. It can be a bit dangerous at times, with robberies and accidents but they happen very few.
3.0Niche User
2/28/2015Niche Review
Usually the stores are located pretty far
4.0Niche User
2/28/2015Niche Review
We have every season. We have cold winters, rainy springs, hot summers, and cool falls. Because of that, my wardrobe completely depends on the season. The worst natural disaster we've had would probably be a blizzard, which wasn't too bad.
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Grays Ferry Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 77% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,608
Median Age
37
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,153
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,630
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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