Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Hobbs Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sci Center Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Panera
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Burlap and Bean Roastery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ming’s Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Kitao Student Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature
Stadium
Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Barnstormers
Theatre Arts
Hedgerow Theatre
Theatre Arts
Media Theater
Theatre Arts
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Stadium
AMC Marple 10
Cinema
Sproul Lanes
Bowling Alley
Alfred O. Deshong Park Museum
Museum
Chester Fine Arts Center East
Theatre Arts
Nebula Gallery
Art Gallery
MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library
Museum
Food and Drink (5) D-
Renato Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Essie Mae's Snack Bar
Fast Food
Paces
Bar
Kohlberg Coffee Bar
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Qdoba
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Philly Pretzel Factory
Fast Food
Jem’s Deli
Deli
Shamrock Beverage
Beverages
Bella Roma Pizza Kitchen
Fast Food
Mac Donalds
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Anna's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
MacDade Rock & Glow Bowl
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Ridley Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Iron Sport Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Sanai Dior Ballroom
Community Centre
9th Street Community Center
Community Centre
Keystone Championship Wrestling, LLC
Gym
Must Fight Boxing Club
Gym
Groceries (2) C-
Swarthmore Co-op
Grocery Store
Swarthmore Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Sam & Sam Meats
Grocery Store
Produce Junction
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Fresh Plus
Grocery Store
Phatso's Bakery
Bakery
Produce Junction
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Parrish Beach
Park
Parrish Beach
Park
Umoja Park
Park
Science Center Green
Park
Little Crum Creek Park
Park
Henderson Sports Complex
Park
Church Road Park
Park
Delaware County Park
Park
Pennsdale Park
Park
Smedley Park
Park
Delaware County Park
Park
The Triangle Park
Park
Furness Park
Park
Smedley Park
Park
Father Nall Field
Park
Folsom Field
Park
Gouley Park
Park
Jane Lownes Park
Playground
East Lake Park
Park
NPE Playground
Park
Sapovits Park
Park
Barker Street Park
Park
Spring Valley Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Tot Lot
Park
Shops (4) D-
Head Nut
Convenience Store
Sal's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Swarthmore TrueValue Hardware
Home Improvement
Swarthmore Campus and Community Store
Books
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
Pantry 1
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
4Ever Nails & Spa
Beauty
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Viva Salon
Beauty
Infinity Nails & Spa
Beauty
Hair by Hermosa
Hairdresser
Lux Nails
Beauty
PetSmart
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
Joe's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Saxer Salon
Beauty
Wawa
Convenience Store
Swiss Farms
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.0% take public transportation in Swarthmore.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Swarthmore
Transit Station
Van Stop
Bus Stop
Paper Mill Road
Transit Stop
Springfield Mall
Transit Stop
Morton
Transit Station
Wallingford
Transit Station
Thomson Avenue
Transit Stop
Pine Ridge
Transit Stop
Pine Ridge
Transit Stop
Woodland Avenue
Transit Stop
Beatty Road
Transit Stop
Leamy Avenue
Transit Stop
Beatty Road
Transit Stop
Leamy Avenue
Transit Stop
Providence Road
Transit Stop
Saxer Avenue
Transit Stop
Saxer Avenue
Transit Stop
Ridley Park
Transit Station
Manchester Avenue
Transit Stop
Manchester Avenue
Transit Stop
Moylan-Rose Valley
Transit Station
Edgemont Street
Transit Stop
Edgemont Street
Transit Stop
Secane
Transit Station
Prospect Park
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.0% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Swarthmore is 133/100 - which is 36% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Swarthmore crime rates are 573 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
482 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
91 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Swarthmore is $118,182 - which is 115% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$118,182 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Swarthmore Police Department
Police
Worth Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rutledge Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Nether Providence Township Police Department
Police
Springfield Hospital
Hospital
Ridley Township Police Department
Police
Morton Rutledge Fire Company
Fire Station
Morton Police Department
Police
CareSTAT Urgent Care
Doctor
Steven J. Rothemich, D.D.S.
Dentist
Folsom Fire Company
Fire Station
Milmont Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Woodlyn Company 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Company
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Patient First
Hospital
Garden City Fire Company
Fire Station
Woodlyn Police Department
Police
Ridley Park Fire Company
Fire Station
South Media Fire Company
Fire Station
S. M. Vauclain Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Swarthmore home prices are $437,700 - which is 161% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$437,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools A+

The Swarthmore graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
Grace Park El Sch
Edgewood El Sch
Sabold El Sch
Strath Haven Ms
Wallingford El Sch
Milagre Kids School
Richardson Ms
Springfield Literacy Center
Kehillah Early Learning Center
Amosland El Sch
Woodlyn El Sch
St James Regional Catholic School
Ridley Ms
Nether Providence El Sch
Lakeview El Sch
St Francis Of Assisi School
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare
The School In Rose Valley
Media El Sch
Leedom El Sch
Prospect Park Sch
Media-Providence Friends School
Kindergarten Academy
Stetser El Sch
High Schools (0) F
Ridley Hs
Strath Haven Hs
Milagre Kids School
Springfield Hs
Interboro Shs
Cardinal O'Hara High School
The Christian Academy
Liberty Baptist Academy
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls
Chester Hs
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo
Christ Academy
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ratings A+

Swarthmore has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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  • Swarthmore has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Swarthmore crime rates are 67% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Swarthmore is 36% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Swarthmore? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parrish Beach
      Parrish Beach
      Umoja Park
      Science Center Green
      Little Crum Creek Park
      Henderson Sports Complex
      Church Road Park
      Delaware County Park

      Entertainment

      Kitao Student Art Gallery
      Arthur Hoyt Scott Amphitheature
      Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center
      The Barnstormers
      Hedgerow Theatre
      Media Theater
      Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
      AMC Marple 10

      Food & Drink

      Renato Pizza
      Dunkin'
      Essie Mae's Snack Bar
      Paces
      Kohlberg Coffee Bar
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Qdoba
      Chick-fil-A

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Swarthmore? Of all people who commute, 12.0% take public transportation in Swarthmore.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      15% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Swarthmore? The cost of living in Swarthmore is 133/100 - which is 36% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Swarthmore
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Swarthmore? Swarthmore crime rates are 573, which are 67% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      573 per 100k people

      75% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 175

      75% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Swarthmore? The median income in Swarthmore is $118,182 which is 115% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $118,182114% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,15488% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Swarthmore a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Worth Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Swarthmore home prices? Swarthmore home prices are $437,700 - which is 161% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $437,700137% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16523% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Swarthmore have good schools? The Swarthmore graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      46% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Swarthmore a good place to live? Swarthmore has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      4 total surveys

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