Center City vs Upper Northwest

Philadelphia, PA Neighborhood Comparison

Center City's median sale price is $525k, about $150k (40%) more than Upper Northwest's $375k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Center City
$525k median
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Neighborhood B
Upper Northwest
$375k median
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Center City
Metric
Upper Northwest
$525k
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Median Price
$375k
Center City
Median Price
100%
Upper Northwest
Median Price
71%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center City or Upper Northwest more expensive?

Center City has a median home price of $525k and Upper Northwest is $375k. Upper Northwest is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Center City or Upper Northwest?

Center City has no school rating on file and Upper Northwest has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Center City has no Walk Score on file. Upper Northwest has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.