At a Glance
Median Income
$115,273
$75,111 per capita
Home Value
$446,300
Zillow: $522,696
Median Rent
$1,680/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Ardmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ardmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ardmore a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ardmore residents earn a median household income of $115,273 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,111. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ardmore is $446,300 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,696. Median rent is $1,680/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
70.7% of adults in Ardmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(110% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ardmore has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population14,165
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density7,190/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,273
Per Capita$75,111
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$446,300
Rent$1,680
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$522,696
Housing Units6,537
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation313 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+36.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries53
Did You Know?
The median home in Ardmore was built in 1943.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.