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Discover Olney’s walkable streets, transit hubs and local culture
Olney is a diverse slice of North Philadelphia. The neighborhood’s sidewalk-lined blocks set a familiar, walkable feel near North 5th Street, a vibrant commercial corridor where you can taste flavors from around the world. Transit hubs like Olney Station and Olney Transit Center are close by and keep Center City within easy reach of this growing community. While Olney shows signs of revitalization in its renovated rowhomes, new businesses and updated parks, it’s still a place where homebuyers can find approachable price points and a strong sense of community.
Local businesses help anchor the North 5th Street corridor, creating a vibrant commercial district that reflects Olney’s diverse community.
Olney offers the best of North Philly living, combining a strong neighborhood feel with convenient access to Center City.
Olney is a true North Philly neighborhood with tidy blocks of rowhomes. “It is mostly rowhomes in that area, but you do have, towards the northern side, some larger twin-style homes and single-family homes,” says Tony Green, a Realtor with Homestarr Realty who has sold several properties here. Most rowhomes are two stories with three bedrooms, although some have two or four bedrooms. Twin and single-family homes generally offer similar bedroom counts. A few properties include rear-entry garages or driveways, but you’ll want to be prepared for street parking. “It’s absolutely walkable, which is good because parking is pretty tough,” Green adds.
Olney's housing options include twin homes with covered front porches.
Many Philadelphia-style rowhomes have small front yards with room for a garden.
Twin homes are a common housing option throughout North Philadelphia.
Like many North Philly neighborhoods, Olney features tidy rowhome blocks.
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Inside Olney’s housing market: what draws buyers and investors alike
Comparative affordability is one of Olney’s biggest selling points. The median sale price sits in the high $100,000s, well below the median across Philadelphia and lower than in nearby Fern Rock. Prices attract both buyers and investors, with costs varying by condition. “It’s definitely good for a fix-and-flip investor; the rents there are usually $1,800 and up per property … If you’re looking for a property just to move into that’s already been rehabbed, it’s good for that, too, because investors come in and buy the older properties and fix them up,” Green says. Fixer-uppers often sell for under $100,000, while rehabbed homes range from the low $100,000s to the low $300,000s. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, citywide programs like Philly First Home can help make homeownership possible.
Why Olney stands out as a top pick for Center City commuters
This is one of North Philly’s best neighborhoods for commuting. It’s a walkable community where you can easily access public transportation and enjoy the perks of a central city address. Highlights include:
The Fox Chase Line gets you from Olney Station to Center City in 20 minutes
Multiple SEPTA bus routes pass through the neighborhood
Quick transit connections at the nearby Olney and Fern Rock Transit Centers
An 11-mile drive to Center City via Roosevelt Boulevard and I-76
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital is just minutes from home
Getting to Center City by car usually takes 20 to 30 minutes when traffic’s light, but during peak rush hours it can stretch to an hour or more.
Fern Rock Transit Center serves as one of North Philadelphia’s major transit hubs.
Olney residents can take SEPTA’s Fox Chase Line to travel to and from Center City Philadelphia.
SEPTA offers numerous bus routes that pass through the Olney neighborhood.
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital is a teaching hospital and Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center.
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An overview of public, charter and private school options in the area
Students live in the School District of Philadelphia, and most go to neighborhood schools like Olney Elementary School or James R. Lowell Elementary School. Families who want more options can use the Find Your Fit School Selection process to apply to different district schools. There are also application-based charter schools, such as Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney. For private education, choices include Olney Christian School and St. Helena-Incarnation Catholic School. La Salle University is nearby in Logan.
North Fifth Street is where diverse cultures and cuisines meet
Head to North 5th Street and you’ll see that Olney’s diversity shines through in its food scene, something that Green says all of North Philly is known for. Olney's international dining scene includes:
Kim’s Restaurant, serving Korean barbecue in a casual setting
La Caleñita Bakery & Café, offering Colombian pastries and empanadas
Yayacha, known for its wide selection of bubble tea flavors
Island Taste Jamaican Restaurant, featuring traditional Caribbean classics
Gou Restaurant, a Haitian spot just a few blocks from North Fifth Street
El Sabor de Maria is one of Olney's go-to spots for Colombian food.
One & Olney Square is a neighborhood shopping center featuring a variety of shops and restaurants.
Grocery stores like H-Mart make it easy to run errands in North Philadelphia.
Island Taste Jamaican Restaurant is part of North 5th Street's global dining scene.
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Active living comes naturally with neighborhood parks and rec centers
The 23-acre Fisher Park sits in Olney’s northwestern corner. It has a playground, sports courts, walking paths and a sledding hill locals call “Dead Man’s Hill.” Nearby, the recently renovated Charles J. Ziehler Playground now features a modern play area, basketball courts and a small recreation center. The Olney Recreation Center is the latest site under construction, with Rebuild leading upgrades to its recreation center, playground equipment and athletic facilities. Construction is still underway as of early 2026. Tacony Creek Park adds a quiet green space with a tree-lined trail.
Fisher Park features basketball courts perfect for shooting hoops or organizing a pickup game.
Olney residents can visit Fisher Park to relax and enjoy a picnic.
Tacony Creek Park features a family‑friendly playground and swing set, giving neighborhood children a fun place to play.
The playground at Fisher Park is a popular spot for kids to explore.
Tacony Creek flows through the 300-acre Tacony Creek Park.
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Olney used to be a nice quiet place but now it's full of drugs, housing is of poor quality with rent high as sky, too much shootings happening.
3.0Niche User
1/4/2016Niche Review
Crimes happen but not often.
3.0Niche User
7/20/2014Niche Review
It is a diverse area, people follow different routines. There are indoor workout facilities nearby, as well as multiple hospital facilites. Some people are more active than others, I stay active through a treadmill I have in my house.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Olney
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
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Olney Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Olney, Philadelphia sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Olney, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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