Living in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ardmore · Census data 2020–2024
Ardmore has 13,909 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $119,111 (53% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $453,100, the median rent is $1,763/month.
Ardmore at a glance
- Population
- 13,909
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $119,111State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $453,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,763/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ardmore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ardmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ardmore the median home value is $453,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,763 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,503 a month in housing costs.
Ardmore median household income
The median household income in Ardmore is $119,111 and the income per person is $77,018. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Ardmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,443
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.23
Ardmore demographics
- Population
- 13,909
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 6,234
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ardmore ›
Education in Ardmore
71.1% of adults 25 and older in Ardmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 35.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ardmore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 32.2%
- Drive alone
- 49.8%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Ardmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 13,909 | $119,111 | $453,100 | $1,763 |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | — | $1,244 |
| Wynnewood | 2,766 | $221,705 | $882,900 | $2,038 |
| Haverford | 50,874 | $131,674 | $466,400 | $1,766 |
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | $453,400 | $2,173 |
| Narberth | 4,511 | $123,977 | $749,500 | $1,823 |
| Penn Wynne | 6,070 | $150,298 | $555,500 | $1,905 |
| Lower Merion | 64,174 | $176,512 | $810,400 | $1,893 |
| Merion Station | 5,788 | $250,001 | $886,600 | $2,461 |
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What is the median household income in Ardmore, PA?
The median household income in Ardmore is $119,111, 53% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ardmore?
The median home value in Ardmore is $453,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Ardmore?
The median gross rent in Ardmore is $1,763 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Ardmore, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Ardmore?
The median age in Ardmore is 38.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ardmore?
The average commute to work in Ardmore is 26 minutes; 32.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ardmore?
The unemployment rate in Ardmore is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ardmore?
71.1% of adults in Ardmore have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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