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Crime in Swarthmore summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Swarthmore. Key points include:
There were 49 total crimes in Swarthmore in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Swarthmore is 749.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Swarthmore is 91.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Swarthmore is 658.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Swarthmore is -64.62% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Swarthmore Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swarthmore / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 49 | 749.8 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 91.8 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 91.8 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 43 | 658.0 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 30.6 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 40 | 612.1 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 15.3 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Swarthmore summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Swarthmore. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Swarthmore is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Swarthmore is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Swarthmore is $467,860.
The median income in Swarthmore is $152,361.
Swarthmore's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Swarthmore Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Swarthmore | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 202 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Swarthmore, PA Weather
The average high in Swarthmore is 64.3° and the average low is 47.1°.
There are 80.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.7 inches of precipitation each year with 13.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Swarthmore |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Swarthmore Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Swarthmore
The current population in Swarthmore is 6,550. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,550 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,524 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,507 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 6,560 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 6,339 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,318 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,304 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,243 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,218 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,195 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,198 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,199 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,195 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,178 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,185 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Swarthmore
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Swarthmore is:
70.0% White with 4,582 White residents.
10.0% African American with 657 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 392 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 113 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 363 Two Or More residents.
6.8% Hispanic with 443 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Swarthmore
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Swarthmore is 48.9% female with 3,206 female residents.
Swarthmore is 51.1% male with 3,344 male residents.
| Gender | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swarthmore for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed master's degree.
15.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed professional degree.
18.0% of adults in Swarthmore completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 15.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
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1.2% of households in Swarthmore earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Swarthmore earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Swarthmore earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Swarthmore earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Swarthmore earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Swarthmore earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.9% of households in Swarthmore earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Swarthmore earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.9% of households in Swarthmore earn $150,000 to $199,999.
45.1% of households in Swarthmore earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Swarthmore | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 45.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
