> Also was wondering if people have strong opinions for/against living right next to the train station in Manayunk (apartment would be ground floor).

I'm assuming you mean the Manayunk train station and not Ivy Ridge or Wiss? I used to live right behind the Manayunk station and tbh the station never bothered me, moreso being so close to Main St was more of a problem because you'd have lots of loud drunk people after the bars let out. It was never a big issue for me still, but expect lots of trash, beer bottles, red solo cups, etc.