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University City is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with 14,345 residents.

University City has world-class public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Spruce Hill, West Powelton, Haverford North, Squirrel Hill, Mantua, Belmont and Walnut Hill.

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University City is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Daily errands do not require a car in University City Philadelphia.

University City is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with a Walk Score of 90.

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University City Neighborhood Ranking

Compare University City to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
13	South Philadelphia East	91	76	84	24,742
14	Fairmount-Art Museum	91	78	89	23,767
15	University City	90	95	92	14,345
16	Point Breeze	89	74	82	23,703
17	West Powelton	88	90	97	3,733

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University City is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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