Neighborhood

Not too busy. Not too quiet. Juuust right.

Welcome to Holmesburg, PA

Don’t appreciate the traffic snarls, noisy nights, and sky-high prices of the city
BUT don’t want a life of suburban seclusion, too-long commutes, and nonexistent neighborhood amenities either?

Make your way to the diverse, convenient community of Holmesburg.

Flourishing shopping centers minutes from home

Abundant eateries and bars, just right for a casual lunch with friends

Public transportation, for when the car is not an option

Local and state parks galore

But it doesn’t end there.

With Center City Philadelphia just 25 minutes, everything the renowned city has to offer – from jobs to cheesesteaks to photo ops – is yours for the taking.

So you get the peace of the suburbs and the perks of the city.

Within a 15 minute radius:

Shopping

  • Frankford & Welsh Shopping Center
  • Holmesburg Shopping Center
  • Mayfair Shopping Center
  • Strip Center at 8230-8238 Frankford Ave

Entertainment

  • Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion
  • Burholme Family Fun Center
  • Disston Recreation Center

Outdoor Activities

  • Pennypack Park
  • Russo Park
  • Lorimer Park
  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center

Transportation

  • SEPTA – Holmesburg Junction station
  • SEPTA – Tacony station

Education

  • Holy Family University
  • Community College of Philadelphia
  • Forrest Elementary School
  • J. H. Brown School
  • Austin Meehan Middle School
  • Keystone Academy Charter School