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Rittenhouse Square

A posh oasis in the midst of a gritty, hard-working city, Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia's prettiest neighborhoods with plenty of fine dining and shopping. Get to know the area, and explore new construction and current homes for sale in Rittenhouse Square.

 

Welcome to Rittenhouse Square

A posh oasis in the midst of a gritty, hard-working city.
 
In the 1880s, well-established families recognized Rittenhouse Square as a residential gold mine and began peopling the surrounding streets with elegant mansions and homes, many of which still stand. Rittenhouse Square’s legacy as the home of Philly’s elite remains true today, as little else can compete with views of and proximity to the stately park.
 
Philadelphia’s most fashionable neighborhood since 1840, the area surrounding the verdant two-square-block park has always been one of the city’s most desirable residential destinations. A nationally renowned green urban space, Rittenhouse Park is at the locus of a host of beautiful real estate, plus a surfeit of luxe shopping and avenues full of with restaurants and bars that boast local character.
 

What to Expect in Rittenhouse Square

An ideal blend of drool-worthy, upscale residences and swanky retail.
 
Sophisticated patrons people-watch from chic haunts along the park like Rouge and Devon, while students and young professionals bring a dog, a bottle of wine, and a date to hang on the lawn. At night, scattered lights give the area a magic glow as the post-work crowd goes for cocktails at the Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co, mussels at Monk’s Café or a steak at Barclay Prime.
 

Lifestyle in Rittenhouse Square

Fine-dining and shopping in one the city’s prettiest neighborhoods.
 
Walk along Walnut and Chestnut Streets for the best clothes the city has to offer. Ladies who lunch and dandies swear by designer boutique Joan Shepp, while post-grads swarm Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, which were both started in Philadelphia. A few blocks away, the flow of traffic and pedestrians slows on quiet, tree-lined streets, and you can sidle up for a beer and a delicious burger at the consistently popular gastropub Pub & Kitchen.
 

Unexpected Appeal

Great values can still be found among the pricier options in Rittenhouse Square.
 
Looking west at the rising adjoining area of Fitler Square can reward those looking for prices that don’t break the bank.
 

The Real Estate Market in Rittenhouse Square

Parkside high-rise condos, historic houses, and Victorian mansions.
 
The blockbuster penthouses and apartments ringing the park are of course the big ticket items, but peel back a few streets and you’ll find a varied mix of Gothic Revivals, handsome condos, princely mansions, and styles to suit nearly any taste.
 

You'll Fall in Love With

Living in the heart and soul of the city.
 
The famous urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs hailed Rittenhouse Park as one of the great examples of what a city could be at its best, noting that it “possesses an intricate sequence of users and uses.” Walking north up 18th Street, the city’s narrow blocks seem to open up, offering glimpses of the towering oak and maple trees of the park ahead. No other part of Philadelphia manages to feel quite so intimate and grand at once.
 
 
 

Homes for Sale in Rittenhouse Square, PA

16,695 people live in Rittenhouse Square, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $105,184. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,695

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$105,184

Average individual Income

Browse Properties In The Area

1939 Waverly Street

$1,450,000
1939 Waverly Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,500 Sq.Ft.
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1941 Waverly Street

$1,450,000
1941 Waverly Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,500 Sq.Ft.
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Overview of Rittenhouse Square, PA

16,695 people live in Rittenhouse Square, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $105,184. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,695

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$105,184

Average individual Income

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