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Swarthmore
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Swarthmore is a picturesque borough in Delaware County, known for its prestigious Swarthmore College, leafy streets, and strong sense of community. The town offers a charming small-town atmosphere only a short train ride from Philadelphia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.90°, -75.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,550
Local Cost
$1,860
Local Income
$4,500
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
20
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
213.0
Airport
PSQ
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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