Temple University Area

Type	Neighborhood
Location	North Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19122
Boundaries	Roughly Susquehanna to Lehigh, Broad Street to 9th Street
Adjacent	Francisville, Yorktown, Hartranft
Major streets	North Broad Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Montgomery Avenue
Transit	Broad Street Line (Cecil B. Moore, Susquehanna-Dauphin, Temple University stations)
Landmarks	Temple University campus, Liacouras Center

Temple University Area refers to the neighborhood surrounding Temple University's main campus in North Philadelphia. The university's presence dominates the area, with campus buildings, student housing, and university-oriented businesses creating a distinct character. Temple is one of Philadelphia's largest employers and educational institutions.

Temple University

Temple University is a public research university:

Founded: 1884
Enrollment: ~40,000 students
Campus: Main campus plus multiple locations
Notable: Law school, medical school, business school

Character

Campus Core

University buildings
Student housing (university and private)
Academic facilities
Liacouras Center (sports/events)

Surrounding Area

Student-oriented businesses
Mix of university and residential
Ongoing development
Safety concerns in some areas

Campus-Community Relations

Temple's expansion has created tension:

University purchasing residential properties
Gentrification concerns
Safety and policing
Community engagement efforts

Living in the Area

Housing

Student apartments (dominant)
Some family housing
University-owned properties
Off-campus student rentals

Safety

Temple Police patrol the campus and surrounding area, but safety concerns persist.

Getting There

Broad Street Line

Multiple stations serve the Temple area:

Temple University Station
Cecil B. Moore Station
Susquehanna-Dauphin Station

Regional Rail

Temple University Station (some lines)