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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Somerton
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Far Northeast Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19116
| boundaries = Roughly Byberry Road to Bucks County line, Roosevelt Boulevard to Pennypack Park
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Bustleton]], [[Fox Chase]], [[Bucks County]]
| major_streets = Roosevelt Boulevard, Byberry Road, Philmont Avenue
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| notable_landmarks = Byberry State Hospital site (redeveloped), near city boundary
}}

'''Somerton''' is a neighborhood in the far [[Northeast Philadelphia]], located at the northern edge of the city near the Bucks County border. The area has the most suburban character of any Philadelphia neighborhood, with newer housing developments, shopping centers, and a car-dependent layout.

== History ==

Somerton remained rural farmland until the late 20th century, making it one of the last areas of Philadelphia to be developed. The neighborhood attracted families seeking new construction homes with suburban amenities while remaining within city limits.

=== Byberry State Hospital ===
The former '''Byberry State Hospital''' occupied a large portion of the area:
* Psychiatric hospital operated 1907-1990
* Notorious for poor conditions
* Demolished after closure
* Site redeveloped for residential use

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Newer single-family homes
* Townhouse communities
* Apartment complexes
* Suburban subdivisions
* Cul-de-sacs and planned developments

=== Community ===
* Young families
* Commuters to Center City and suburbs
* More transient than older neighborhoods
* Less dense development

== Commercial Areas ==

* Shopping centers along Roosevelt Boulevard
* Philmont Plaza area
* Typical suburban retail
* Auto-oriented development

== Living in Somerton ==

* Newer homes
* Suburban feel
* Near Bucks County
* Family-oriented
* Car necessary

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' 1, 14, 58
* '''Roosevelt Boulevard:''' Primary arterial
* '''Near:''' PA Turnpike, Bucks County
* '''Long commute:''' To Center City

== See Also ==

* [[Bustleton]]
* [[Fox Chase]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]

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