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East Mount Airy has space and fun for everyone
East Mount Airy, known for its diversity, lies 12 miles from Center City. Over 15,000 people reside in the neighborhood, and they might live in townhouses, single-family homes or spacious historic homes. The area’s commercial district runs along stone-paved Germantown Avenue, which also serves as the border between East and West Mount Airy. The street is home to local retail stores, such as Wawa, McMenamin’s Tavern, churches and the Lovett Memorial Library. East Mount Airy also has multiple opportunities for locals to get outside, including the Pleasant Playground and Awbury Agricultural Village. With the central SEPTA train route, residents have a direct line to Center City. East Mount Airy has plenty of housing, transportation and recreation opportunities to keep locals active and connected to jobs in central Philadelphia.
Stone is the building material of choice for most older homes in East Mount Airy.
The current iteration of Mt. Airy's beloved Lovett Memorial Library and Park debuted in 2018.
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Historic designs and plenty of greenery
Due to East Mount Airy’s size, a variety of home styles fill the area. “That area has lots of older homes with historic architecture, ornamental designs and trees,” says Michelle Magee, a Realtor with Keller Williams who has over eight years of experience. Dutch Colonials, Tudor-style townhouses and stone Queen Anne-style homes sit throughout the neighborhood. From almost $1 million historic farmhouses and Colonial homes to row houses that start at $150,000, future residents have plenty of options. Most land in the $200,000 to $375,000 range and take a little over a month to sell. Homeowners make up most of the neighbors here, but renters settle in complexes like Canterbury Apartments or Willow Bend Apartments. Street parking is a must for most residents, as many homes have stone or concrete steps leading from the front entrances to the sidewalks.
This large, single home in East Mount Airy features Tudor styling.
This classic, three-story Georgian home features stone construction and slate roof.
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Kids start at Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary
There are multiple school options for families, depending on where they live. Some enroll their kids at Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through fifth grade and gets a C-plus from Niche. Some might choose Anna B. Day School for kindergarten through eighth grade. Anna B. Day School receives a C-minus. Finally, students transition to Martin Luther King High, earning a D-plus. Magee mentions residents closer to Center City often seek out charter schools, and East Mount Airy parents also have that option with options such as Wissahickon or Excelsior School.
Eleanor C Emlen School Primary Photo
Many high schoolers in East Germantown attend Martin Luther King High School.
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Spending the day at Pleasant Playground
Anyone who wants to get out of the house and run around outside can visit Pleasant Playground to play a round of tennis, practice their baseball swing or take a dip in the community pool. Young kids can have an adventure on the nearby playground equipment. The park also features a community garden and indoor activities like food giveaways and a youth opportunity fair. The Awbury Arboretum is full of ways to explore nature, including The Farm at Awbury, where visitors can learn about farming or feed the community of goats. Some might walk along the pond or see the art galleries in the historic Francis Cope House, named for the previous resident who was active in the community in the 19th century. The neighborhood is also home to Lovett Memorial Library, a place for avid readers and students alike. Residents can read in the outdoor courtyard shaded by trees.
Awbury Park provides plenty of greenspace for East Mount Airy's four-legged residents.
The soft surface at East Mount Airy's Pleasant Park is the perfect to learn to ride a bike.
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Shopping and dining down Germantown Avenue
Locals drive down Germantown Avenue to shop or dine out at local destinations. “That street feels like an old town center. They keep the history alive with streetlights that look like gas lamps and the Belgian Block roads,” Magee says. Coffee shops, lunch spots and bakeries line the busy street, but places like McMenamin’s Tavern continue to see crowds come in to try their wings and order a drink at the bar. Mi Puebla Restaurant & Bakery serves authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch and sweet treats. Jansen is a steakhouse popular for its stone Colonial building and romantic atmosphere. But that’s just a taste of the dining options along Germantown Avenue. There are plenty more restaurants waiting to be sampled. When it’s time to stock up on groceries, locals head to ACME Markets. Wawa offers last-minute grocery options and made-to-order fast-food options like sandwiches and breakfast bowls.
Residents and visitors can explore the unique shops in town.
Shopping options can be found up and down Germantown Ave. such as this Acme.
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Neighbors get together for Mt. Airy Day
Mt. Airy Day has been a significant neighborhood event since its origin in the 1970s. Local vendors, artists and sponsors put on the street festival every May to bring the East and West Mount Airy communities together. The 7000 Block of Germantown Avenue turns into party central, with residents enjoying live music, food trucks and the company of their neighbors.
Taking the SEPTA train to Center City
Having a personal vehicle is certainly helpful in East Mount Airy, but the neighborhood also has convenient public transit options. Residents have access to SEPTA trains, which connect directly to Center City. The neighborhood is also served by multiple SEPTA bus and trolley lines.
Septa's Stenton Station provides East Mount Airy with easy access to Center City.
Septa buses are not difficult to find as they run up and down Germantown Ave.
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Visiting Hare Krishna Temple
There are roughly seven different churches in East Mount Airy, including the Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church, which has stood in the neighborhood since 1889. The Hare Krishna Temple is a Hindu gathering space that sits across Germantown Avenue and offers Sunday evening services.
Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church serves many of East Mount Airy's faithful.
ISKCON Philadelphia has been a part of the Mt Airy community since 1974.
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Parks in this Area
Simons Recreation Center
Basketball
Multi-Purpose Field
Mermaid Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Finley Recreation Center
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Carpenter Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Mt. Airy Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Pleasant Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
36 min drive
Train
Stenton
Train
Sedgwick
Train
Mount Airy
Bus
Vernon Rd & Blakemore St
Bus
Mt Pleasant Av & Crittenden St
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Vernon Rd & Crittenden St
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Vernon Rd & Blakemore St - Fs
Bus
Washington Ln & Crittenden St
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Mt Pleasant Av & Stenton Av
Bus
Washington Ln & Ardleigh St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.739 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
4/6/2021Niche Review
East Mount Airy is the best kept secret of Philadelphia. It's nestled in between Germantown and Chestnut Hill and is a nice quiet section of the City to raise your family. Everyone is neighborly and you can walk the neighbor and feel safe. You have your choice of Regional Rail trains that's a 20 minute ride into Center City. There are several catholic schools were generations of families send their children. It's a community neighborhood where everyone comes together. The property value is very good as there are mostly home owners that take pride in their homes and curb appeal in this section of the City.
4.0Current Resident
6/13/2023Niche Review
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5.0Niche User
2/27/2016Niche Review
There are not a lot of issues here
3.0Niche User
1/10/2016Niche Review
I was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA. It's my safe place. I am familiar with everyone in the neighborhood, and feel generally safe, however I would like to see many improvements in my neighborhood, as well as Philadelphia in general. Since I've been living here for 20 years, I'd like to move out and travel; see what else is out there, but I'll never forget the city that raised me and made me.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Mount Airy
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Mount Airy, Philadelphia sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Mount Airy, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $365,272, up 1% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,642
Median Age
44
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,368
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,128
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
40.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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