Editing Fairhill

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Fairhill
| type = Neighborhood
| location = North Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19133
| named_for = Historic Fairhill estate
| boundaries = Roughly Lehigh Avenue to Erie Avenue, Broad Street to 5th Street
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[West Kensington]], [[Hunting Park]], [[Feltonville]]
| major_streets = 5th Street, Lehigh Avenue, Indiana Avenue
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Fairhill Square, Latino community
}}

'''Fairhill''' is a neighborhood in [[North Philadelphia]] with a significant Latino and Puerto Rican population. The neighborhood takes its name from a historic estate and burial ground. Fairhill faces economic challenges but has strong community organizations working on neighborhood improvement.

== History ==

The name Fairhill comes from the estate of Isaac Norris, a colonial merchant. The Fairhill Burial Ground dates to the 18th century. The neighborhood developed as part of North Philadelphia's industrial expansion and later became home to Philadelphia's growing Puerto Rican community.

== Latino Community ==

Fairhill is predominantly Latino:
* Puerto Rican heritage prominent
* Latino businesses and services
* Spanish-language community
* Cultural organizations
* Churches as community centers

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Rowhouses
* Mix of conditions
* Significant vacancies
* Affordable prices

=== Challenges ===
* High poverty rate
* Unemployment
* Crime concerns
* Limited commercial services
* Health disparities

=== Assets ===
* Community organizations
* Cultural identity
* Affordable housing
* Near transit

== Fairhill Square ==

'''Fairhill Square''' is a small park in the neighborhood providing green space in a densely built area.

== Living in Fairhill ==

* Very affordable housing
* Latino community and culture
* Significant challenges
* Community organizations active

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 3, 54, 75
* '''Near:''' Broad Street Line
* '''5th Street:''' Main corridor

== See Also ==

* [[West Kensington]]
* [[Hunting Park]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]

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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:North Philadelphia]]