Anyone familiar with Lansdowne, PA? Is it worth to House hack?

[Jenisis Roper]

My family and I are looking to purchase a single family home or duplex in Lansdowne, PA. From what I read it is an "up and coming"area, but taxes seem to be very high ( roughly 3,300 a year). We want to " house hack" a property using FHA or VA Loan. In my opinion only downside is the schools are subpar, but the location is great. ( trains to Philadelphia, hospitals, retail and some night entertainment)