At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
10.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
77.9%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Haverford College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haverford College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haverford College a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
77.9% of adults in Haverford College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haverford College 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
Population1,575
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density5,250/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,373
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,184
Ownership7.8%
Zillow$501,973
Housing Units89
Rent Burden10.4%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation377 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.9%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+73.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute13 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries53
Did You Know?
The median home in Haverford College was built in 1938.
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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.