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Best Philly Region Neighborhoods To Live In 2022: Niche

The Philadelphia area has the best neighborhood in the country to live in, according to the latest Niche rankings. Full list:

See the best places to live in the Philadelphia area according to Niche here.
See the best places to live in the Philadelphia area according to Niche here. (Shutterstock)

PHILADELPHIA — The greater Philadelphia area has some of the best neighborhoods in the country to live in, according to the latest Niche rankings, including the number one spot overall on 2022's list.

Chesterbook took home the number one overall ranking in the nation, according to Niche's new list of best places to live in 2022. Penn Wynne came in third nationally, while Ardmore was sixth.

Niche creates its annual Best Places to Live rankings using data from the U.S. Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to resident reviews, according to a news release.

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It also considers factors like affordability, the housing market, diversity, public schools and walkability.

Here are the Philadelphia area's top 15 best neighborhoods, according to Niche:

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  1. Chesterbrook
  2. Penn Wynne
  3. Ardmore
  4. Swarthmore
  5. Narberth
  6. Berwyn
  7. Nether Providence Township
  8. East Whiteland Township
  9. Upper Uwchlan Township
  10. Jenkintown
  11. Blue Bell
  12. Exton
  13. Devon
  14. Springdale
  15. East Marlborough Township

Check out the full list here.


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