These Delaware County Communities Have What It Takes to Rank High in the Region

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"Wolley Stille", a Colonial home in Nether Providence is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Several Delaware County communities received high marks and high ranks on a top 25 list of best suburbs in the region.

Though walkability is a popular consideration for moving into today’s suburban communities, five Delaware County suburbs ranked high for other considerations as well.

Niche looked at the top 25 suburban towns in the Philadelphia region based on neighborhood ‘diversity, cost of living, college degree holders, and the quality of schools and housing.

Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Nether Providence, Haverford and Radnor all earned an overall A+ score on the top 25 list, and an A+ or An for their schools, according to Stacker.

Swarthmore ranked at No. 4. It also got an A for outdoor activities and a C+ for cost of living.

Its median home value is $504,900.

Rose Valley at No. 6. It got an A for outdoor activities and a B for cost of living. 

Its median home value is $679,700.

Nether Providence, at No. 9, earned an A+ for outdoor activities, and a C+ for cost of living. 

Its median home value is $400,300.

Haverford at No. 18 earned an A for outdoor activities and a C+ for cost of living.

Its median home value is $413,000.

Radnor at No. 20 earned an A+ outdoor activities, but only a C in the cost of living, reports Stacker.

Its median home value is $762,400.

See how the five Delaware County suburbs compare to the entire list of 25 in Stacker.


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