Swarthmore, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,339
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
6.3%
Median Home
$437,700
Median Income
$118,182
Median Rent
$1,165
Swarthmore SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
8
Swarthmore, PA Crime Report
32
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
497.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-78.78%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swarthmore / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 32 | 497.8 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 31.1 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 15.6 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 30 | 466.7 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 31.1 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 27 | 420.0 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 15.6 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Swarthmore, PA Cost Of Living
131
Swarthmore's Overall Cost Of Living
Swarthmore's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Swarthmore | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 178 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
Swarthmore, PA Photos
Rankings for Swarthmore in Pennsylvania
Map Of Swarthmore, PA
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Population over time in Swarthmore
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,339 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 6,304 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,243 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,218 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,195 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,198 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,199 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,195 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,178 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,185 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Swarthmore
| Race | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.9% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Swarthmore
| Gender | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swarthmore for adults over 25
| Education | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
| Income | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.3% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.1% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
