Powelton Village is a West Philadelphia neighborhood immediately north of Drexel University and University City. The area is especially recognizable for its tree-lined streets and collection of large Victorian-era homes, twins, rowhouses, and other historic architecture.

Lancaster Avenue and Spring Garden Street provide commercial and transportation connections, while SEPTA trolley and bus routes serve the surrounding area. Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Zoo, and cultural institutions throughout University City are all nearby. The neighborhood’s architecture and proximity to major educational institutions distinguish it within West Philadelphia.