What areas of Philadelphia are safe and cheap to live in?

I am needing to move to Philadelphia for a job in Center City and I am trying to research safe places to live that are somewhat close to where I will be working. Any suggestions?

My partner and myself are relocating to the Philadelphia area in July. Can anyone recommend some areas that are nice/safe and within driving distance of the city? We want to be ...show more

Downtown. I'm looking for a clean, safe, affordable area with great transportation.

I am transferring to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia and I wanted to know about any good safe areas to live within 25 minutes driving distance from the university area. Housing is very expensive around the university and it's also...

I may be moving to Philadelphia in September for school (i'm still deciding where to go) and really don't know much about the area. I'd like to live outside the city, if possible, though still be able to easily get into the city for school and visiting...

I'm thinking about moving to PA...where are some of the nice, quite, low crime areas outside of philadelphia or Temple university..... Can you tell me about these areas and ...show more

In the next few years I am heavily considering moving to Philly when I graduate. Without having to visit Philadelphia inbetween quarters---I am trying to figure out some good places to live that have a young and fun environment (no family subdivisions...

I'm looking for a nice, safe and wealthy area to live in around Philadelphia that is within 15-20 minutes driving distance from University City and Center City. I'm looking for an area compared to King of Prussia but is a bit closer to center city.

I'm looking for a nice, safe and wealthy area to live in around Philadelphia that is within 15-20 minutes driving distance from University City and Center City. I'm looking for an area compared to King of Prussia but is a bit closer to center city.