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tonguefangtail829 t1_j4j9ens wrote

Depending on how frequently you need to get to PHI you can live in Lancaster. Amtrak & SEPTA are a super easy way to get to the airport. No worrying about parking or driving. Just a thought.

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tonguefangtail829 t1_j4jei0p wrote

Amtrak will take you to 30th Street Station in Philly. In the same station is a SEPTA train that will take you directly to the airport. I have done it a couple of times. It is so much easier than driving to the airport. One drawback is that the Amtrak times can sometimes be a little tricky to line up with a flight.

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MRG_1977 t1_j4jifbu wrote

Adamstown or Morgantown. Cheaper housing and both are right off the PA Turnpike.

It doesn’t seem like it but you can get from Adamstown to the Philly Airport in 1:15 in off-hours and it avoids the worst traffic in the Philly area. Morgantown is an hour.

Adamstown is an easy 20-30 minute drive (or less) into Lancaster. Depends on where you are going and traffic has increased but it isn’t big city traffic jam either.

My friend has to fly 2-3 times/month out of Philly and his wife works for the Lancaster School District. Just built a really beautiful custom home right outside Adamstown.

Adamstown is in Cocalico School District which is a good, small district. Just a bit more rural but it has been changing with recent construction in the area.

Morgantown is in Twin Valley which isn’t as good as Cocalico or some of the other districts around Lancaster.

If you want a bigger city, you are kind of out of luck. Not any cities of size west of West Chester in Chester County except Kennett Square.

Some great school districts but not an easy commute to Philly Airport or Lancaster daily.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j4js9n1 wrote

Unless you are a winger, avoid Adamstown. School district is nutty, too. Twin Valley, imho, is a bit better than Cocalico. And there is better retail (right across 23 from TV high school).

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k8liza t1_j4jt5p3 wrote

I would stick to the Lancaster area and use Amtrak / septa to get to PHL as mentioned

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[deleted] t1_j4ky4cf wrote

I’m in Coatesville and work in and around Philly. My drive is typically 50min in the morning and a little over an hour in the afternoon. Downtown Lancaster is about the same drive just more horse and buggies ha. Chester county is beautiful and a nice spot to raise a family. I grew up in West Chester which is a great little town but has gotten pricey. I’m in a 2100 sq ft house on an acre and a third I bought 5 years ago for $235k. Taxes are reasonable.

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VelvetMatthews t1_j4l6sza wrote

With KSQ you have a couple routes to drive to the airport and if traffic isn’t bad you can get there in 45 mins. Also has good schools and a nice main street (restaurants, shops, salons).

Cons are its not a city, real estate is expensive/hard to come by and not easily accessible to public transportation.

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I_like_terddles t1_j4mjrxa wrote

Just moved away from Pheonixville this fall. It is in the perfect spot for both an hourish commute to Philly and Lancaster depending on traffic. The only gripe against the area is the price of homes and apartments in the area. Everything has sky rocketed in the past 2 years. Good luck finding something livable for under 300k.

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OneHumanPeOple t1_j4mosvh wrote

I grew up in Downingtown. It’s a great place to live.

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behindblueeyes1985 t1_j4nm0yx wrote

Coatesville gets a bad reputation but is on the rise and still cheaper. I teach there. Downingtown, Exton, all along the rail line is good but will be more expensive. Many stations are either refurbished or will be new like Coatesville. Message me if you want. From here it's about an hour ride to 30th st.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j4oh7ur wrote

There's a beer store, a tire place, a sheetz, bunch of fast food, a goodwill store, AJ's with the awesome striped bass dish, an auto parts store, closets place. A car dealership.

Oh, you were maybe looking for a Macy's ro something fancy?

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Current_Volume3750 t1_j4pvsjf wrote

Yes and although Lancaster county is a bit pricey (especially Mannheim Township) it's a helluva lot cheaper then the towns heading closer to the city. And to add to other comments, Lancaster train station is charming little station and clean. Parking can be a pain though in the mornings. Good luck and watch out for those buggies!

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start260 t1_j4uhidf wrote

Exton is about mid way and Amtrak just refurbed the station

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start260 t1_j4upaaj wrote

Exton. The station was just redone and it’s about 1/2 way between. And you can take Amtrak or septa

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