Bella Vista

Welcome to Bella Vista

Bella Vista, Italian for "beautiful sight", is a neighborhood in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is bounded by 6th Street, 11th Street, South Street, and Washington Avenue. Annual festivals in the neighborhood include the Italian Market Festival and Bella Vista Festa. Arts and cultural events in Bella Vista are centered around public concerts, coffeehouses, Mew Gallery, and the Fleisher Art Memorial.

Bella Vista was the first neighborhood settled by Italian immigrants in Philadelphia, and it continues to be one of Philadelphia's Italian American neighborhoods.

Other highlights: The neighborhood is considered the brunch capital of Philadelphia, has a bocce league that plays at Bardascino Park (10th & Carpenter Streets), and features a permanent community garden at 10th & Kimball.

The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, Institute for Colored Youth, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper House, and George W. Nebinger School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education

School District of Philadelphia operates public schools. Portions of the area are served by Andrew Jackson Elementary School, William M. Meredith School, George W. Nebinger School, All residents of Bella Vista are zoned to Furness High School. The Free Library of Philadelphia operates the Charles Santore Branch (formerly Southwark Branch), serving Bella Vista.

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Overview for Bella Vista, PA

5,193 people live in Bella Vista, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $73,794. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,193

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

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

$73,794

Average individual Income

Around Bella Vista, PA

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

98

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

87

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

74

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Better View of Life Nutrition Shop, Mario's, and Nicks Grocery.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Better View of Life Nutrition Shop page on Yelp Search 834 Christian St on Google Maps	Dining	0.08 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Mario's page on Yelp Search 9TH St on Google Maps	Dining	0.18 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Nicks Grocery page on Yelp Search 1043 S 9th St on Google Maps	Dining	0.21 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Los Carnales Food Market page on Yelp Search 1033 S 8th St on Google Maps	Dining	0.21 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the Empire Food page on Yelp Search 746 South St on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.22 miles	2 reviews	3/5 stars
Visit the Ok Bakery page on Yelp Search 618 South St on Google Maps	Dining	0.26 miles	1 review	3/5 stars
Visit the Mark Ricciardelli page on Yelp	Beauty	0.37 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bella Vista, PA

Population Households Employment

Bella Vista has 2,766 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bella Vista do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,193 people call Bella Vista home. The population density is 55,546 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,193

Total Population

High

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

36 years

Median Age

46 / 54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

2,766

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$73,794

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Bella Vista, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Bella Vista. 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.

Type

Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$5,000,000

499 E ERIE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
- 42,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$4,600,000

239 N BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
- 4,701 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$3,500,000

243 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,938 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,200,000

1443 LANES END, VILLANOVA, PA 19085
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,895 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,300,000

5 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,780 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,000,000

323 HIDDEN RIVER ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,107 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$995,000

300 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,651 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$809,000

1109 Riverview Ln, Conshohocken, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,645 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$749,500

41 FAIRVIEW ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
For Sale

$700,000

3 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
For Sale
$635,000

111 MERION AVENUE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,040 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$625,000

1416 STEEL ROAD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,792 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$550,000

3740 MANAYUNK AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,750 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$524,000

156 PENCOYD AVENUE, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,540 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$500,000

2940 DEVEREAUX AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
- 2,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$499,000

317 MARYWATERSFORD ROAD, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
For Sale
$485,000

191 PRESIDENTIAL BOULEVARD Unit: R-505, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,764 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$465,000

1645 ELLSWORTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
- 1,851 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$449,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 714, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$425,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1821, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$350,000

1600 ARCH STREET Unit: 1108, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 766 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$349,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2209, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$300,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2522, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 867 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$299,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 402, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,130 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$295,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1224, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,086 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$255,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1016, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 7-O, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 1 Bath
- 560 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1915, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,060 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$175,000

1001 CITY AVENUE Unit: E-405, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,222 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$169,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1808, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 750 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$155,000

1901 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1512, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bath
- 475 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$99,052

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1007, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$95,000

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1002, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 521 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$89,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1723, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bath
- 450 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$80,495

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 911, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$4,300/mo

524 S 3RD STREET Unit: 1, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
For Lease
$3,995/mo

234 LOOKOUT PLACE, WAYNE, PA 19087
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,525 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$3,350/mo

1637 OAKWOOD DRIVE Unit: S-122, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,512 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,900/mo

124 HAMLET DRIVE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,440 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,600/mo

1813 RANSTEAD STREET Unit: 301, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,900/mo

2904 POPLAR STREET Unit: 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,895/mo

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 6-E, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 965 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$1,450/mo

854 1/2 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, NARBERTH, PA 19072
For Lease

$12/mo

239 N BROAD STREET Unit: 4TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
For Lease

$10/mo

499 E ERIE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134