One Delaware County community squeaked by on a top 25 list of the best places to buy a home in the Philadelphia region for 2023, according to Niche.

Niche placed Rose Valley 24th on the list of 25, while also ranking it as the second-best place to live in Delaware County, topped only by Swarthmore Borough.

Niche indicated that for Rose Valley homebuying, with its population of 1,116, Rose Valley offers a rural feel, home values, and access to restaurants and parks.

Most of the residents own their homes.

It’s a popular community for retirees, with residents leaning conservative.

The public schools in Rose Valley are highly rated, and part of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.

The median home value of a Rose Valley property is $591,800, compared to the national value of $244,900. 

The community ranks No. 8 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania, No. 8 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania, and No. 10 in Best Suburbs to Live in Pennsylvania.

Niche gave Rose Valley an overall A+ rating, with it also scoring A’s for public schools, housing, good for families, jobs, outdoor activities, and health and fitness.

Read more about Rose Valley homebuying and its favorable ranking in Niche.  

Take a walking tour of Rose Valley, PA.