Living in Holmesburg Philadelphia

Holmesburg Apartments for Rent

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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Holmesburg is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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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.

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Holmesburg Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Holmesburg to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	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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Eating & Drinking

There are about 44 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Holmesburg.

People in Holmesburg can walk to an average of 0.8 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Holmesburg has Good Transit

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Public Transit Routes

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

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Al's Corner Deli and Catering Services

New Foundations Charter School

Tacony Beer Distributing Co

Holmesburg is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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New Foundations Charter School

Tacony Beer Distributing Co

Holmesburg Boys Club

Dance Kids

Ancient Order Of Hiberians

Forest Hill Athletic Club

Apartments Near Holmesburg Schools

St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls

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