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Living in Center City East Philadelphia

Center City East is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with 14,635 residents.

Center City East has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Washington Square West, Avenue of the Arts South, Bella Vista - Southwark, Rittenhouse Square, Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Logan Square and Center City West.

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98 Walk Score of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA

Center City East is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Photo of The Liberty Bell in Center City East, Philadelphia

The Liberty Bell

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S Randolph St

Daily errands do not require a car in Center City East Philadelphia.

Center City East is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with a Walk Score of 98.

Find apartments in Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South and Washington Square West.

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Center City East Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Center City East to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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Population

3 Washington Square West 99 100 89 11,444
4 Center City West 99 100 92 6,411
5 Center City East 98 98 83 14,635
6 Fitler Square 97 98 98 7,429
7 Bella Vista - Southwark 97 78 83 37,130

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thumbnail for The Liberty BellVisit one of the most historic American symbols of all time. The bell is located inside a learning center that showcases all of the great history behind it. #publicart #historicplace #kidfriendly Photo: pepsiline

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on The Liberty Bell

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83 Bike Score of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA

Center City East is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Photo of Cypress Street (500 block) in Center City East, Philadelphia

Cypress Street (500 block)

Photo of South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA in Center City East, Philadelphia

South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA

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Lawrence Court, Philadelphia, PA

Photo of Fair Food Farmstand in Center City East, Philadelphia

Fair Food Farmstand

Photo of Willings Alley in Center City East, Philadelphia

Willings Alley

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Cypress Street

thumbnail for S Randolph StIf you're wandering around Philadelphia near Independence Mall, you may stumble upon quiet Randolph Street. The south end is closed off to cars. #phillyalleys #alley

Krista Guerrieri
on S Randolph St

Photo of St. James Place in Center City East, Philadelphia

St. James Place

Photo of South Street Headhouse District Gardens in Center City East, Philadelphia

South Street Headhouse District Gardens

Photo of Lawrence Court, Philadelphia, PA in Center City East, Philadelphia

Lawrence Court, Philadelphia, PA

Photo of Elfreth's Alley in Center City East, Philadelphia

Elfreth's Alley

thumbnail for Cypress Street (500 block)These rowhomes along Cypress Street lie close to the curb, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment where residences meet street life. #phillyalleys #alley

Krista Guerrieri
on Cypress Street (500 block)

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Betsy Ross House

Photo of Fireman's Hall in Center City East, Philadelphia

Fireman's Hall

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Franklin Post Office

thumbnail for Brownie's Irish PubBrownie's is one of the few true "Hole in the wall" bars in Old City. You can smoke, drink, and watch your favorite local team play.

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on Brownie's Irish Pub

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