Swarthmore, PA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Hudson Edwards Nov 6, 2025

Unpopular opinion about Swarthmore

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $557,900, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Sh...

0 replies 1 upvotes best-worst

Hudson Edwards Sep 30, 2025

Thinking about relocating to Swarthmore from Miami

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $146,992, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transi...

3 replies 10 upvotes moving

Hudson Edwards Jun 30, 2025

Swarthmore quality of life -am I missing something?

OK so I've been here for 11 years and You can expect to pay around $1,493 for rent here. Homes are going for about $557,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. A...

2 replies 7 upvotes living

Zoe D. Jan 24, 2025

Swarthmore housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and With a population of 6,524, Swarthmore is a small town. Rent is about $1,493/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,493 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by ...

0 replies 6 upvotes housing