Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Swarthmore is a community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to about 6,550 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $51,983 a year, and a typical home is worth about $633,800. About 86.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Swarthmore ranks number 187 of 1,991 in population, number 48 in median household income, number 22 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Swarthmore typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 23 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rutledge, PA | 1.1 mi. | 935 |
| 2. | Morton, PA | 1.3 mi. | 2,773 |
| 3. | Rose Valley, PA | 2.0 mi. | 1,225 |
| 4. | Ridley Park, PA | 2.1 mi. | 7,261 |
| 5. | Media, PA | 2.4 mi. | 5,870 |
| 6. | Prospect Park, PA | 2.5 mi. | 6,417 |
| 7. | Springfield, PA | 2.5 mi. | 5,152 |
| 8. | Springfield, PA | 2.5 mi. | 1,981 |
What is the population of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?
Swarthmore has a population of about 6,550 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Swarthmore, Pennsylvania in?
Swarthmore is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Swarthmore is about $633,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Swarthmore is about $51,983 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded in Delaware County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 23 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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