Living in Radnor, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Radnor · Census data 2020–2024
Radnor has 33,718 residents with a median age of 26.2. The median household income is $164,359 (111% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $833,900, the median rent is $1,927/month.
Radnor at a glance
- Population
- 33,718
- Median age
- 26.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $164,359State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $833,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,927/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Radnor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 228% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Radnor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Radnor the median home value is $833,900, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,927 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Radnor median household income
The median household income in Radnor is $164,359 and the income per person is $77,677. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Radnor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,263
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.62
Radnor demographics
- Population
- 33,718
- Median age
- 26.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 9,585
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Radnor ›
Education in Radnor
74.8% of adults 25 and older in Radnor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 40.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Radnor
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 47.3%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 12.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Radnor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor | 33,718 | $164,359 | $833,900 | $1,927 |
| St. Davids | 3,875 | $163,173 | $1,001,600 | $2,016 |
| Wayne | 6,635 | $150,539 | $713,300 | $2,022 |
| Villanova | 9,186 | $250,001 | $946,400 | — |
| Rosemont | 3,421 | $88,322 | $643,600 | $1,747 |
| Newtown | 15,260 | $121,350 | $611,100 | $1,971 |
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | $453,400 | $2,173 |
| Devon | 1,806 | $219,063 | $761,000 | — |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | — | $1,244 |
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What is the median household income in Radnor, PA?
The median household income in Radnor is $164,359, 111% 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 Radnor?
The median home value in Radnor is $833,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Radnor?
The median gross rent in Radnor is $1,927 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Radnor, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 228% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Radnor?
The median age in Radnor is 26.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Radnor?
The average commute to work in Radnor is 24 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Radnor?
The unemployment rate in Radnor is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Radnor?
74.8% of adults in Radnor 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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