Squirrel Hill

Squirrel Hill

Type	Neighborhood
Location	West Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19104
Boundaries	Roughly Market Street to Walnut Street, 40th Street to 46th Street
Adjacent	Spruce Hill, Walnut Hill, University City
Major streets	Walnut Street, 42nd Street, 44th Street
Transit	Market-Frankford Line (40th Street Station), SEPTA trolleys
Landmarks	Victorian homes, near University of Pennsylvania

Squirrel Hill is a residential neighborhood in West Philadelphia featuring large Victorian-era homes on tree-lined streets. The neighborhood sits near the University of Pennsylvania campus and shares characteristics with adjacent Spruce Hill.

History

Squirrel Hill developed in the late 19th century as West Philadelphia attracted middle-class and wealthy families seeking spacious homes with convenient access to Center City via streetcar lines.

Character

Housing

• Large Victorian homes
• Single-family and converted apartments
• Spacious lots
• Tree-lined streets
• Higher prices for West Philadelphia

Community

• University-affiliated residents
• Professionals and families
• Mix of longtime and newer residents

Living in Squirrel Hill

• Victorian architecture
• Near Penn campus
• Walkable to Clark Park
• Transit accessible

Getting There

• Market-Frankford Line: 40th Street Station
• SEPTA trolleys: Routes 13, 34
• Walking distance to University City

See Also

• Spruce Hill
• University City
• West Philadelphia