Five Delaware County communities made a top 25 list compiled by Stacker of the best places to live in the Philadelphia area.
One of the communities placed in the top five.
Schools in the five communities were A+ or A. Outdoor activities also received an A.
From lowest to highest are:
Radnor Township, population 33,260, came in at No. 20, with a median home value of $762,400, median rent of $1,795, C+ weather, and a C grade for cost of living.
Haverford Township, population 50,375, ranked at No. 18, with a median home value of $413,000, median rent of $1,584, B- weather, and a C+ grade for cost of living.
Nether Providence Township, population 14,432, came in at No. 9, with a median home value of $400,300, median rent of $1,663, a B for weather, and a C+ for cost of living.
Rose Valley, population 1,187, ranked No. 6, with a median home value of $679,700, median rent of $3,250, a B for weather and cost of living.
Finally, Swarthmore, population 6,507, came in at No. 4, with a median home value of $504,900, median rent of $1,376, B- weather, and a C+ cost of living.
See the entire list top 25 communities for the Philadelphia region at msn.com.
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on DELCO Today in July 2025.
