Graduate Hospital
Graduate Hospital
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | South Philadelphia / Center City |
| ZIP code(s) | 19146 |
| Named for | Former Graduate Hospital |
| Boundaries | Roughly South Street to Washington Avenue, Broad Street to Schuylkill River |
| Adjacent | Rittenhouse Square, Point Breeze, Grays Ferry |
| Major streets | South Street, Washington Avenue, 22nd Street |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (Lombard-South), SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Former hospital site, renovated rowhouses |
Graduate Hospital (often abbreviated "G-Ho") is a neighborhood on the border of South Philadelphia and Center City, named for the former Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania that once stood here. The neighborhood has experienced significant gentrification over the past two decades.
History
Graduate Hospital
The neighborhood takes its name from Graduate Hospital:
- Teaching hospital affiliated with Penn
- Closed 2007
- Site redeveloped for residential use
Gentrification
Graduate Hospital has transformed dramatically since 2000:
- One of Philadelphia's most gentrified neighborhoods
- Rowhouse renovations
- New construction condos
- Rising property values
- Demographic shifts
Character
Housing
- Renovated rowhouses
- New construction townhomes
- Condos and apartments
- Mix of historic and modern
- Higher prices than surrounding areas
Demographics
- Young professionals
- Couples and families
- Higher income than historical average
- Mix of longtime and new residents
Streetscapes
- Tree-lined blocks
- Neighborhood parks
- Well-maintained properties
- Active street life
Living in Graduate Hospital
- Walkable to Center City
- Near South Street dining/nightlife
- Popular with young professionals
- Higher prices
- Competitive housing market
Getting There
- Broad Street Line: Lombard-South Station
- SEPTA buses: 2, 7, 12
- Walking: Close to Center City