Point Breeze

🏘️ 1. Affordable Housing with Investment Potential

• Home prices in Point Breeze range from $180,000 to nearly $1 million, offering options for both first-time buyers and investors.
• The neighborhood has seen fast appreciation in home values, especially along Washington Avenue, where new residential and commercial developments are booming.

🛡️ 2. Improving Safety

• Point Breeze ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it’s safer than 64% of U.S. neighborhoods.
• The southern part of the neighborhood is considered the safest, with crime rates gradually declining due to increased community engagement and development.

🌍 3. Cultural Diversity & Community Spirit

• Historically a multiracial working-class neighborhood, Point Breeze is now a melting pot of cultures, with long-time residents and newcomers coexisting.
• Community groups like East Point Breeze Neighbors foster inclusivity and host events that bring people together.

🍽️ 4. Emerging Food & Drink Scene

• The neighborhood is home to critically acclaimed restaurants like Hardena (Indonesian cuisine) and El Mezcal Cantina, alongside long-standing local favorites like Scotty’s Bar.
• The food scene reflects the area’s multicultural roots and creative energy.

🛍️ 5. Local Businesses & Shopping

• Residents enjoy shopping at Culture Exchange, Favors4Life Extraordinary Delights, and Dust to Dawn Fashions, which offer everything from books to custom hats.
• These small businesses contribute to the neighborhood’s distinct personality and economic growth.

🚶 6. Walkability & Transit Access

• Point Breeze is walkable and bike-friendly, with access to SEPTA bus routes and proximity to Broad Street Line stations.
• Its location near Graduate Hospital and Southwest Center City makes it convenient for commuting and city access.

🎨 7. Artistic & Historic Identity

• Home to Keith Haring’s restored “We the Youth” mural, the neighborhood celebrates its artistic legacy and community pride.