Swarthmore, PA

Living in Swarthmore

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Bikeability 81
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Walkability 92
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 83
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Affordability 6
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 100
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Schools 84
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Residents

6.3k Population +133 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
79% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate9%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree50%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$108k Median Household Income -$12k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more24%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector58%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts68%
Sales and office10%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van60%
Public transportation13%
Walked14%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$415k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$102 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swarthmore

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Delaware County43

Property Crime in Swarthmore

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Delaware County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 6
Feb 36 3 6
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 37 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swarthmore

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swarthmore, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Swarthmore, PA

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Milagre Kids School
2 miles, SE
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Milagre Kids School
2 miles, SE
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Milagre Kids School
2 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Swarthmore, PA

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Swarthmore College
0 miles, NW
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Widener University
3 miles, S
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Neumann University
5 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Swarthmore, PA

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Airports

Airports near Swarthmore, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, NE
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