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dustycase2 t1_ixzoqo6 wrote

Current homeowner in Manayunk on the cusp of Roxborough. Husband and I are in late 30s and early 40s. The neighborhood is awesome. Yes parking can be a pain the ass, you might have occasional porch/car burglaries. You get more bang for your buck vs other 'cool' neighborhoods in the city like Fishtown and Passyunk, etc, which is probably why we've had a lot more families and couples moving in. Lots of great restaurants, boutiques and coffee on Main Street, but houses with yards etc. You get a mix of all ages, and again, a lot more couples/couples with kids moving in with a lot of rentals selling off recently. Still have the occasional college party or house, but nothing unreasonable. Quick drive to the Main Lline for Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, quick drive to Mt Airy and Chestnut Hill, King of Prussia. Great train options and close to the Wissahickon which is a godsend, as well as the Bala Cynwyd trail, etc. A very unique neighborhood geographically as well- grew up in the city and always had a fascination with the lower NW driving past all the houses on the cliffside while on I-76. We love it.

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