Can anyone tell me about Media PA?

Question

We are thinking to relocate to PA. My husband works in center city and we are looking for a good place to raise children and has a lot to offer. We visited Media and we couldn't seem to find many single family homes. We would like a single family home within waking distance of the R5. However, a short drive would not be out of the question. Is there a lot of kid friendly community events? would you raise your kids there? if you know any other place other than media, tell me.

Answer 1

A relative lives there and recently bought a new home in the areas (sold one, purchased a different home in the same city).

They have a child and are expecting a second. She is a teacher by training but a stay at home mom presently.

They definitely feel the areas if fine for children and he commutes in the similar direction.

Answer 2

I was born in that area...looong time ago. Drexel Hill is a nice town, it's in the same area. Also, Springfield, Delaware County is nice. Media is an older suburb and has a mixed population. If you wanted to go to the South Jersey side Cherry Hill, Marlton, Vorhees are all thriving communities and are just about 10-15 minutes from center city. Both Vorhees and Cherry Hill have high speed line stops that go right into the city without having to take your car. It's a ten minute ride on the train.

Answer 3

i don't live to far from media. but i would say the sprinfrield or drexel hill will be a good place to raise your kids. the taxes area little high but there are some very nice houses. shot me an email if you would like some more info. also i now if some real estate agents.

Answer 4

The taxes will kill you. The area is very congested, housing is way over priced, but available. There is little of nothing to do there. Would I raise kids there... no. Crime rates are above average as well. Nowhere in the immediate area has low crime rates, no or low congestion, and low taxes, that place does not exist in that demographic area.