Is Lower Moyamensing safe?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lower Moyamensing as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Lower Moyamensing
“Go with care. Lower Moyamensing is a classic, tight-knit South Philadelphia rowhome neighborhood that is generally calm and welcoming during daytime hours. Visitors should practice standard city street smarts, especially after dark along transit corridors like Snyder Avenue and Broad Street.”
About the area
Situated just south of Passyunk Square, Lower Moyamensing (often called LoMo) is a predominantly residential, working-class neighborhood known for traditional rowhouses, neighborhood corner eateries, and cultural diversity. It offers an authentic South Philly vibe with easy access to both Center City and the South Philadelphia sports complex.
- Residential Rowhomes
- Working-Class
- Diverse Eateries
- Subway-Connected
Walking and biking in Lower Moyamensing
Walk score: 93/100 · Bike score: 88/100
Indego bike share stations are located along Broad Street and Snyder Avenue, offering easy connections to the South Broad bike lanes, though protected bike lanes within the neighborhood are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively high rate of owner-occupied rowhomes fostering community stability
- Direct subway access via the SEPTA Broad Street Line to Center City and the Sports Complex
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader citywide averages
Cons
- Persistent nuisance property crime including vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Commercial borders along Snyder Avenue and Broad Street experience occasional loitering and localized crime
- Street cleanliness and illegal dumping issues on smaller side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling are occasionally seen near the Snyder and Oregon Broad Street Line subway plazas.
What Lower Moyamensing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters walking dogs, catching the subway, and stopping by local corner bakeries.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active residential vibe with school traffic, delivery vans, and neighbors chatting on front stoops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with steady foot traffic heading to corner taverns and nearby East Passyunk dining.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very quiet; visitors should stick to well-lit main corridors and avoid poorly lit alleys or empty transit corners.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is operated by SEPTA, with the Broad Street Line subway stations at Snyder and Oregon anchoring the western edge, providing a 10-minute ride to Center City, along with frequent east-west bus routes like the 79 on Snyder Ave.
Street parking is notoriously difficult and tightly contested; non-residents must carefully watch two-hour permit zones, and public parking garages are nonexistent in the immediate residential interior.
Things to do in Lower Moyamensing
- Sample authentic regional Mexican dishes and traditional South Philly bakeries scattered across the neighborhood
- Stroll along the historic tree-lined rowhome blocks and explore neighborhood pocket gardens like the LoMo Community Garden
- Walk a few blocks north to the lively East Passyunk Avenue shopping and dining corridor
Local favorites
- Los Gallos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Celebrated neighborhood taqueria serving authentic tacos, tortas, and hearty platters in a colorful setting.
- Bomb Bomb Bar & Grill · Italian & American Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Historic South Philly staple established in the 1930s, famed for ribs, pasta, and friendly local tavern atmosphere.
- Frangelli's Bakery · Bakery · 4.7★ (420)Old-school bakery known for fresh handmade cannoli, tomato pie, and famous ice cream-filled doughnuts ('Frannolis').
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Common questions about Lower Moyamensing
Is Lower Moyamensing safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Lower Moyamensing a good place to live?
On safety, Lower Moyamensing scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Lower Moyamensing?
Walk score 93/100 and bike score 88/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Lower Moyamensing are safer?
East Passyunk (76), Girard Estates (76), Dickinson Narrows (73) score higher nearby.
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