Safe areas in Philadelphia to live?

I agree that the center city neighborhoods tend to be safer and generally well kept. I would define them as Front Street to 24th St, Race to South St. They are also among the most expensive to live in. Just north and west of downtown is the Art Museum area - pricey but green, close to downtown, lots of restaurants, cafes, shops. Just south and east of downtown is the Queen Village area - not the safest or prettiest, particularly given the price point. I would think a bit further south near the Italian Market area is a better bet. Its a newly trendy area with tons of shops, restaurants, a supermarket, parks, etc. The price is better than downtown or the neighborhoods directly adjacent to downtown. It's only a 10 minute bus ride to downtown. The neighborhoods include Passyunk Square (Broad to 8th, Washington to Tasker), Bella Vista (9th to 4th, Washington to Tasker).

I live right off Fitler Square. The parking is much easier then if you were south of South Street and it's a safe neighborhood. But with any big city you still need to be safe and aware. Any area in between Fitler Square and the Shcukyll River, and Walnut and South is great. A few good BYO's in the area, laundromats, grocery stores, bars, and the beer distributor and parks nearby. Also, the entrance to the running trail is right there as well.

The manayunk-roxborough area of the city is an extremely safe part of the city. The crime rate is very low, and the commute to center city is fast and easy. Great location offers many recreational and occupational oppurtunities. Housing prices range from 200,000-400,00, with a few exceptions. Good Luck.

if u can afford it stay in Center City...neighborhoods like Bella Vista, Queens Village (South), Nothern Liberties (slightly North), some parts of University City (West) are also nice. Avoid the following: Point Breeze, far West, Southwest, North, West Oak Lane, etc.

Upper Darby Delaware county suburbs just outside Philadelphia public transportation can have you in center city within 20 mins. i moved here 5 years ago to get away from the crazy city and been happy ever since

Mount Airy (northwest philadelphia)

I have lived in the northeast all my life its fine here