Is Hartranft safe?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Hartranft as “No-go after dark”.
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Gogo's take on Hartranft
“Skip for standard tourist exploration. While Hartranft contains dedicated community organizations and cultural landmarks, it experiences persistent challenges with violent crime, gun violence, and high poverty. If visiting for specific community initiatives or research, remain vigilant and restrict visits to daylight hours.”
About the area
Hartranft is a dense residential neighborhood in North Philadelphia characterized by classic brick rowhomes, legacy industrial buildings, and community art spaces. It sits just east of the Broad Street corridor and faces significant socioeconomic hurdles alongside strong grassroots neighborhood engagement.
- Dense Urban
- Historic Rowhomes
- Community-Focused
- Challenged
Walking and biking in Hartranft
Walk score: 84/100 · Bike score: 72/100
Indego bike-share stations are sparse within Hartranft, though nearby North Broad Street and York Street offer basic bikeable corridors without dedicated protected greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Vibrant grassroots cultural presence led by local community art hubs
- Convenient access to SEPTA bus lines and the Broad Street subway line
- Close proximity to North Philadelphia transit hubs and Temple University's broader campus area
Cons
- Violent crime and homicide rates substantially exceed Philadelphia and national averages
- Poverty rate exceeds 35% with elevated residential vacancy and structural blight
- High property crime risks including auto theft and vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, primarily near major transit underpasses, along Lehigh Avenue, and around nearby transit nodes connecting toward Kensington.
What Hartranft is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are relatively calm with school-bound children and commuters heading toward transit lines, though basic urban vigilance is advised.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons have active pedestrian movement near commercial avenues, but side streets require steady situational awareness.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Foot traffic drops off after dark, and safety concerns elevate noticeably as street activity wanes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late-night walking is strongly discouraged due to significant risks of violent crime, robbery, and localized illegal activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA provides transit access via the Broad Street Line (North Philadelphia and Susquehanna-Dauphin stations are a short walk west) and frequent bus service along routes 4, 39, 47, and 57.
Parking consists almost entirely of free, unmetered on-street parking along narrow rowhome blocks, which becomes tight in the evening; commercial garages are not available within the neighborhood.
Things to do in Hartranft
- Explore the outdoor mosaic parks and community spaces at The Village of Arts and Humanities
- Visit the historic Lillian Marrero Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia
- Check out community events and sports fields at nearby Rivera Recreation Center
Local favorites
- The Village of Arts and Humanities · Community Art Center · 4.7★ (125)A landmark neighborhood arts organization offering mosaic sculpture parks, cultural workshops, and youth programming.
- El Bohio Restaurant · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.3★ (210)Longstanding local eatery serving classic Puerto Rican specialties, roast pork, and mofongo.
- Lillian Marrero Library · Public Library · 4.4★ (85)A neighborhood branch library providing literacy resources, bilingual programs, and computer access.
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Common questions about Hartranft
Is Hartranft safe to walk at night?
We don't recommend walking around casually after dark here; take a ride instead.
Is Hartranft a good place to live?
On safety, Hartranft scores 40/100 — among the lowest we score, so look closely at specific blocks before deciding to move.
How walkable is Hartranft?
Walk score 84/100 and bike score 72/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Hartranft are safer?
Yorktown (Philadelphia) (61), McGuire (45), Stanton (Philadelphia) (42) score higher nearby.
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