Ogontz

Forget about the fact the it’s often mispronounced, that’s common with a lot of Philadelphia areas, this North Philadelphia neighborhood has gone south throughout the years with many of the businesses closing and residents leaving. Ogontz is often considered part of the West Oak Lane, which is a much larger neighborhood and much of what happens there trails over.

Ogontz is a predominantly middle-class African American community. While some of the houses are the typical, row homes found through the Philadelphia, Ogontz has some architecture that is distinct to its neighborhood. Many of the houses are detached on tree lined streets with small yards. This set-up gives it a very suburban feel and makes it appealing to families with children.
The neighborhood used to have several historic sites such as the tavern Cedar Park Inn and The Ogontz theatre. Both of these locations were eventually closed down and demolished.

Due to its distance from the rest of the city and major public transportation, owning a car is Ogontz is handy. Parking isn’t too difficult either as the residential area offers plenty of off street parking.

Supposedly the struggling shopping district on Ogontz Ave is being revitalized but for any major shopping you’re going to have to commute to other neighborhoods.

Ognotz, pronounced “Ah-gon-s,” is a neighborhood located in the North section of Philadelphia. It is one of the last areas of the city you’ll come to before hitting Montgomery County. It is locally considered to be part of the neighborhood of West Oak Lane.
Ognotz is mainly made up of African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics. It is a largely residential area and offers some of the nicest houses in the city including row homes, single-family units and even double-family houses. The suburban feel of Ognotz makes it appealing to families with young children and also people who want to get away from city life but do not want to move to the suburbs.
Ogontz Avenue is the main artery of the neighborhood and joins PA 309, which runs through the suburbs. There are not a lot of public transportation options in this neighborhood, so it is important to own a car because everything is very spread out.
It is also not the most ideal area for young people who want to have instant access to a lot of bars and restaurants. Ogontz is more suited for people who want to enjoy a suburban lifestyle of peace and quiet. It is a safe and clean area.