Philadelphia is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own location, housing, streets, and surrounding amenities. The map graphic above provides a quick overview of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and their locations. For a closer look, use the interactive neighborhood map below to explore neighborhood boundaries and see what’s inside each neighborhood.
To be matched with the neighborhood that best aligns with your preferences, take the short Find My Philadelphia Neighborhood™ quiz.
Interactive Philadelphia Neighborhood Map
Tip: Zoom in to see neighborhood names more clearly, then click a boundary to explore the surrounding area.
How to Use This Map
Step 1: Zoom to an area and click on the shaded neighborhood
This helps you understand where the neighborhoods are located in relation to Center City and each other.
Step 2: Explore what is located within these neighborhoods
This gives you an at-a-glance look at the streets, parks, restaurants, and amenities in each neighborhood.
Step 3: Take a deeper dive into what it’s like to live in a specific neighborhood
Visit the Philadelphia Neighborhoods guide for detailed information about homes, walkability, transportation, restaurants, shopping, housing markets, and what it’s like to live in each neighborhood.
Schools and Neighborhood Research
Families researching Philadelphia neighborhoods often ask how schools relate to location. School boundaries vary by address and can change over time, so they’re best reviewed separately.
To explore elementary school boundaries across Center City and nearby neighborhoods, use my interactive Philadelphia School Boundary Map.
Connect with Jim
If you’re planning a move within Philadelphia or relocating to the city, I’m happy to help you evaluate neighborhoods and create a home search strategy that fits your priorities.
Neighborhood boundaries are shown for general reference only. Definitions may vary by source and are not official legal designations.