Swarthmore, PA
Living in Swarthmore
Bikeability
81
Walkability
92
Commute
54
Public Transit
83
Affordability
6
Public Safety
65
Airports
51
Hospitals
23
Colleges
100
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
84
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swarthmore, PA
Geoge Crothers Memorial School
1 miles, S
Milagre Kids School
2 miles, SE
Milagre Kids School
2 miles, SE
Milagre Kids School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Swarthmore, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swarthmore, PA
Crozer Chester Medical Center
3 miles, S
Riddle Memorial Hospital
4 miles, W
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Swarthmore, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
6 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
51 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
52 miles, N