Temple University Area

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)

See Also

• North Philadelphia
• North Broad Street
• Francisville