
Live. Love. Lansdowne.
If you are looking for that small-town feel or close proximity to the city of Philadelphia, you will find both in Lansdowne. Residents here have lots of reasons they choose to live in Lansdowne. We have compiled a list of the top reasons we hear over and over again.
- Affordable Rent and Home Costs
Lansdowne offers a wide variety of homes for purchase and apartments to rent. Lansdowne housing stock includes many architectural styles from grand Victorians to starter-type attached and semi-attached homes. In Lansdowne you will find affordability and value. Apartment communities offer garden-style apartment living and traditional apartment living in Art Deco, Tudor, and other interestingly styled buildings. Many of the large Victorian-era homes converted for multi-family use provide living spaces with period charm, unique characteristics and outdoor facilities, all nestled in among tree lined streets. - Feeling of Community
Events like the Lansdowne Farmers Market, Arts on the Avenue Festival, holiday parades, walkable Central Business District, local parks, recreational and entertainment venues provide residents with a strong sense of community, opportunities to meet neighbors and develop a sense of belonging. - Historic Beauty
Two separate neighborhoods, The Henry Albertson Subdivision District and Lansdowne Park District, featuring a combined 172 homes, are listed on the National Register of Historic Properties. Lansdowne has the largest concentration of Victorian-era homes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. - Easy Access to Philadelphia
Lansdowne has two regional rail stations, one designed by famed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness. It's just 13 minutes to University City, a 15 minute drive to the Philadelphia Airport, just six miles to Philadelphia City Hall, plus bus and trolley service provide a suburban lifestyle with convenient City access. - Diversity
Lansdowne fosters and promotes a vibrant and inspiring artistic community and boasts a large creative resident population. Families of all types are welcome here. Freedom from fear of judgment based on religion, culture, and sexual orientation is a fundamental right. Lansdowne is a neighborly, family-oriented, open and welcoming community. Check it out!
Still need more info? If you are a new resident, visit the LEDC office for a new resident welcome packet.