Since this place is becoming very popular this year (and a bit crowded too) we will show you some great up-and-coming places in Philadelphia. They can be a great investment too. Now the prices are not so high but wait a few years and they will be completely different. So, first, we will show you the neighborhoods that will suit you if you are looking to invest in real estate, and then we will show you the ones that will be perfect for you (and maybe your family if you have) to move to.
10 best Philadelphia neighborhoods to invest in this year
- Brewerytown – this has been a real estate hot spot since 2017 so hurry up before its too late
- Kensington
- Fishtown – also known as the hipster hub
- East Mt. Airy – very reasonable prices of real estate
- East Falls – very low crime rates and even lower running costs
- Port Richmond – experts believe that the prices will soon rise in this neighborhood since it’s becoming very popular
- Columbus Blvd & Pattison Ave
- Elkins Park – very high-in-demand this year especially amongst young families
- Logan Square
- Northern Liberties
These neighborhoods are perfect if you are looking to invest in real estate so, make sure to research all of them. You can start an online hunt just by using Zillow and see the prices and what’s available now. Now, let’s check out the ones that can be a fine investment but even better if you are planning to relocate and live there, and then we can talk more about moving preparations and the timeline.
Pottstown
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County. It is about 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia making it a Philly suburb. This is a great place and there is a lot of Philadelphia families now in here. Pottstown is one of the best up-and-coming places in Philadelphia and we definitely recommend it if you want to live near Philadelphia but away from the city mess. If you choose this place to be your future home you can call experts to help you. You will be able to settle in with expert help in no time and then you can start exploring this neighborhood.
Ardmore is one of the best suburbs in Philadelphia
This is a charming little suburb on the west side of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. Some would even say that Ardmore is the best place to live in Pennsylvania if you like the suburbs. Some believe that suburbs are boring but Ardmore is a great place and there is so much to see and do here. They have some of the best coffee shops, restaurants, and book shops in the area. There are even some pretty hip clubs and bars. We definitely recommend checking this place out and if you like it start looking for some packing tips.
Phoenixville and why it’s on our list
You might be wondering why this suburb is on our list since it’s pretty well known and one of the wealthiest areas in Philly. Because the prices are pretty good now, and the demand is getting higher and higher every month. A few years ago there were only locals and families from Philadelphia here but now you can find people from all over the USA here and it looks like this place will only continue to be popular. Who knows maybe soon enough it will be more than a suburb. We will wait and see, and in the meantime, you should check it out too, and if you decide to relocate here make sure to call zippyshellphl.com to help you out.
Signs that a neighborhood is improving
When researching up-and-coming places in Philadelphia you need to check the signs if the area is improving. If you see them you should investigate more. Here are signs that will tell you that this can be a good neighborhood even if once was pretty bad :
- crime rates are lowering
- rebuilding areas
- new parks and roads are coming up often
- transit is improving
- nearby jobs or job opportunities
- new complex buildings are starting to pop up from time to time
- unique businesses are opening
- artists are starting to move in (they have a nose for up-and-coming neighborhoods)
If you see these signs that means this area can be a great place to invest in real estate while the prices are still low and they can be pretty cool to live in since soon enough it will be a pretty nice place to live.
Moving to one of those up-and-coming neighborhoods
After you are done researching and house/apartment hunting your last step will be moving and settling in. We always recommend hiring movers for a pretty simple reason. This is the only part you can let others do instead of you and chances are they will do it much better since they have the experience and the right equipment. Movers can make relocation enjoyable. Everything else you need to do on your own. So, get all the help you can and have a stress-free relocation.
What can movers do for you to ease this process?
They can do pretty much everything that involves your relocation. Movers can come and pack all your household items (they can even use their own packing material), they can deal with planning, logistics, transportation, heavy-lifting, and anything you can think of. There is one more thing that they can do that people often forget about and it’s a pretty big deal. Movers can unpack you in your new home and help you to settle in. This can be so useful because you will most likely be pretty tired by that time.