Is Stanton (Philadelphia) safe?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Stanton (Philadelphia) as “No-go after dark”.
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Gogo's take on Stanton (Philadelphia)
“Go with care. Stanton is a primarily residential North Philadelphia neighborhood facing persistent challenges with gun violence and elevated property crime. Casual tourists will find limited commercial attractions, so visits are best kept to daylight hours with purposeful destinations.”
About the area
Stanton is a historically working-class neighborhood situated in North Philadelphia, just west of Temple University. It consists largely of traditional rowhomes, neighborhood corner stores, and community parks, interspersed with vacant lots and newer infill housing. While close to major cultural and educational hubs, it experiences high rates of poverty and crime.
- Urban Residential
- Historic Rowhomes
- Under-Resourced
- Transit-Accessible
Walking and biking in Stanton (Philadelphia)
Walk score: 82/100 · Bike score: 75/100
Indego bike share docks are available along the Broad Street and Temple University periphery, with painted on-street bike lanes connecting toward Fairmount Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Proximity to Temple University campus resources and North Broad Street corridor
- Active local community gardens and grassroots neighborhood improvement groups
- Convenient access to SEPTA Broad Street Line subway stations
- Close to Fairmount Park and the Dell Music Center just to the west
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates are significantly higher than national and city averages
- Elevated poverty rate exceeding 35% with lower median household incomes
- Pockets of blighted, vacant lots and abandoned rowhouses on certain residential blocks
- Frequent open-air drug activity reported around key cross streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, mostly concentrated around major transit stops along Broad Street and near local convenience storefronts rather than formal encampments.
What Stanton (Philadelphia) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning commuters and school children, generally fine for walking along primary thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate foot traffic and street activity; standard street awareness is recommended on side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity thins out quickly after dark, and safety risks notably increase off main avenues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking alone late at night is not recommended due to heightened risks of violent crime and robbery.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA serves the neighborhood via the Broad Street Line (BSL) at Susquehanna-Dauphin and Cecil B. Moore stations (about a 10-15 minute walk east), along with frequent bus routes including Route 33 on 19th/20th Streets and Route 39 on Susquehanna Avenue.
Street parking is primarily unmetered on residential streets and generally easy to find, though vehicle break-in precautions should always be taken; no commercial parking garages operate within the neighborhood.
Things to do in Stanton (Philadelphia)
- Visit the Reyburn Park playground and recreation fields for community events
- Explore the nearby Wagner Free Institute of Science just south in North Central
- Catch an outdoor summer concert at the Dell Music Center located a short distance west
Local favorites
- Sister Muhammad's Kitchen · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (180)Neighborhood staple offering homestyle soul food classics and fresh baked goods.
- Crown Fried Chicken · Fast Food · 3.9★ (120)Corner quick-bite counter serving fried chicken, fries, and halal sides.
- Philly Flavors · Ice Cream Shop · 4.6★ (310)Popular local shop serving traditional Philadelphia water ice and soft serve.
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Common questions about Stanton (Philadelphia)
Is Stanton (Philadelphia) safe to walk at night?
We don't recommend walking around casually after dark here; take a ride instead.
Is Stanton (Philadelphia) a good place to live?
On safety, Stanton (Philadelphia) scores 42/100 — among the lowest we score, so look closely at specific blocks before deciding to move.
How walkable is Stanton (Philadelphia)?
Walk score 82/100 and bike score 75/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Stanton (Philadelphia) are safer?
Yorktown (Philadelphia) (61), North Central (46), Sharswood (44) score higher nearby.
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