Fishtown may be the hipster heart of Philly, but if you’re looking for a good deal on a home, you might want to look slightly to the northeast, in Port Richmond. While the average listing price for a home in Port Richmond is $134,948, it’s over $400,000 in Fishtown. The perimeter of Port Richmond is dotted with big box stores and chain restaurants, but you’ll also find lots of smaller, locally owned shops throughout the neighborhood’s smaller streets.
While there’s a lot that’s appealing about moving to one of Philly’s hot-spot neighborhoods, there’s also a lot that’s appealing about moving to a less well-known part of town. Lower home prices are just the start. When you pick a more up-and-coming neighborhood, you have more of a chance to be a part of a community.