Ardmore, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14,165 Population 7,190/sq mi density
$115,273 Median Income $75,111 per capita
$446,300 Home Value $522,696 Zillow
$1,680 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$115,273 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$446,300 home value, $1,680/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ardmore, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,273
53% above
$75,111 per capita
Home Value
$446,300
58% above
Zillow: $522,696
Median Rent
$1,680/mo
44% above
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.7%
110% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
153%
Home Value
158%
Rent
144%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
210%
Unemployment
136%
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.