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Living in Holmesburg Philadelphia

Holmesburg is the 68th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with 33,658 residents.

Holmesburg has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Torresdale, Tacony - Wissinoming, Mayfair, Rhawnhurst, Northeast Philadelphia, Oxford Circle - Castor and Bustleton.

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60 Walk Score of Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA

Holmesburg is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Sheffield Tavern

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Shef's Pizza & Deli

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Holmesburg Philadelphia.

Holmesburg is the 68th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with a Walk Score of 60.

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

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Holmesburg Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Holmesburg to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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Population

66 Oak Lane - East Oak Lane 61 64 60 13,774
67 Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia 61 66 65 26,525
68 Holmesburg 60 52 64 33,658
69 East Parkside 57 64 88 2,936
70 Fox Chase - Burholme 54 49 53 20,829

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52 Transit Score of Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA

Holmesburg has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Holmesburg Philadelphia apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Holmesburg has good public transportation and about 1 rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Holmesburg on public transit.

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Al's Corner Deli and Catering Services

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New Foundations Charter School

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Tacony Beer Distributing Co

64 Bike Score of Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA

Holmesburg is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of New Foundations Charter School in Holmesburg, Philadelphia

New Foundations Charter School

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Tacony Beer Distributing Co

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Holmesburg Boys Club

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Dance Kids

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Ancient Order Of Hiberians

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Forest Hill Athletic Club

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