University City is home to two universities - the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. University City is currently enjoying an increase in popularity by young professionals and professors. There are also many students from Philadelphia College and Temple, who reside here, as well as many faculty and staff from all of these universities. University City is currently enjoying an upswing in popularity by young professionals and professors.
If you choose to live here, you will probably dwell in a historic home that has many of its original architectural features. The feel of the area is suburban with tree-lined streets and walking distance to the universities, yet you can catch a trolley or bus and be in Center City within 20 minutes.