Northern Liberties

Situated on the waterfront, Northern Liberties was a thriving hub of trade.

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History

In 1682, William Penn referred to the area north of Philadelphia as the “Liberties” because it consisted of “Liberty Land or Free Lots”– additional land that was given away for free with a land purchase. The subsequent Northern Liberties township, which once contained the areas of Northern Liberties, Spring Garden, Kensington, Bridesburg, Penn, Richmond, and Aramingo before being whittled down to its current size, became one of America’s largest cities.
 
Situated on the waterfront, Northern Liberties was a thriving hub of trade, featuring lumber yards, farmer’s markets, mills, breweries, leather tanneries, paints, and chemical works, tool-making factories, iron and stove foundries, and other wholesale and retail shops. It also holds the status of a famous red-light district in the United States. Before annexation, the township was created as a less densely populated alternative to nearby Philadelphia. Because of this, it was later known colloquially as “Philadelphia’s first suburb.” In 1854, the Township officially became part of Philadelphia.
 
Today Northern Liberties is a beautiful neighborhood home to some 4,500 people and known for its vibrant community, outdoor spaces, and ever-growing collection of restaurants, shops, art galleries, and bars. In recent years, Northern Liberties has become a major enclave of young professionals, students, artists, and design professionals. Large improvement and revitalization projects have also been undertaken recently, causing a large jump in property values. The neighborhood’s proximity to Center City has made it one of the city’s most desirable development districts, both for commercial and residential real estate. Like most Philadelphia neighborhoods, the housing stock is primarily made up of row houses, although new developments in recent times have brought apartment and condominium complexes. (About.com/ Wikipedia)
 

Boundaries

6th Street to the West, Front Street to the East, Callowhill Street to the South, and Girard Ave to the North.

 
  • Zip Code: 19128
 

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Overview for Northern Liberties, PA

9,612 people live in Northern Liberties, where the median age is 30 and the average individual income is $70,610. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,612

Total Population

30 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$70,610

Average individual Income

Around Northern Liberties, PA

There's plenty to do around Northern Liberties, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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85
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Whiskers Cat Cafe, Rowhouse Grocery, and Cannuli Sausages.

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Dining 3.16 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.15 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.47 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.96 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.85 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.04 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Northern Liberties, PA

Northern Liberties has 4,711 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Northern Liberties do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,612 people call Northern Liberties home. The population density is 15,986.237 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,612

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30

Median Age

52.28 / 47.72%

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$70,610

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Schools in Northern Liberties, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Northern Liberties. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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