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Moving to Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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The current estimated population of Ardmore is 13,000, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily, driven by its role as a suburban community in the Main Line area of Philadelphia.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Mid-1800s
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Land area: 2.0 square miles
  • Population density: 6,500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 610
  • Zip code: 19003

Geography and Location

Ardmore is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 10 miles west of downtown Philadelphia, along the historic Main Line. The town is part of Montgomery County and serves as a key residential and commercial hub within the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Ardmore experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The town is known for its charming, walkable downtown area, which features a mix of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Ardmore is well connected to Philadelphia and the surrounding region via SEPTA’s regional rail system, with a station located in the heart of town. The local economy is supported by retail, services, and professional industries, with many residents commuting to Philadelphia for work. Ardmore’s proximity to the city, combined with its vibrant community and access to high-quality schools, makes it one of the most desirable places to live along the Main Line.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.3 years
Median household income: $60,966
Median house value: $156,600

Population by Race

Races in Ardmore:

  • White Non-Hispanic (82.3%)
  • Black (11.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Chinese (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.6%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (21.3%), Italian (18.3%), German (13.0%), English (10.4%), Russian (4.1%), Polish (3.6%).

Elevation: 350 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ardmore

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 54.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 28.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ardmore CDP

  • Never married: 33.5%
  • Now married: 48.2%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

10.8% Foreign born (3.8% Europe, 3.0% Asia, 2.7% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ardmore:

  • MAIN LINE HOSPITALS, INC – LANKENAU (about 2 miles; WYNNEWOOD, PA)
  • MAIN LINE HOSPITAL-BRYN MAWR CAMPUS (about 3 miles; BRYN MAWR, PA)
  • DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; DREXEL HILL, PA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ardmore:

  • PHILADELPHIA INTL (about 11 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Abbreviation: PHL)
  • NEW CASTLE COUNTY (about 32 miles; WILMINGTON, DE; Abbreviation: ILG)
  • TRENTON MERCER (about 39 miles; TRENTON, NJ; Abbreviation: TTN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ardmore:

  • WINGS FIELD (about 10 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Abbreviation: LOM)
  • PHILADELPHIA (about 11 miles; ESSINGTON, PA; Abbreviation: 9N2)
  • VALLEY FORGE BICENTENNIAL (about 11 miles; NORRISTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: 0P0)

Amtrak station:
ARDMORE (STATION RD. & LANCASTER AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ardmore:

  • VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; VILLANOVA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,547)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS UNIVERSITY (about 6 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,115)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 8 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 19,324)
  • DREXEL UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 10,823)
  • EASTERN COLLEGE (about 9 miles; ST DAVIDS, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,456)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA (about 9 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 8,794)
  • PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY (about 9 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,714)

Schools

Public high school in Ardmore:

  • LOWER MERION HS (Students: 1,499; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Ardmore:

  • TORAH ACADEMY (Students: 417; Location: WYNNEWOOD AND ARGYLE ROADS; Grades: PK – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Ardmore:

  • THE YOUNG SCHOOL FOR WEE PEOPL (Students: 47; Location: 129 ARGYLE RD; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Ardmore:

  • LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $4,019,904; Location: 75 EAST LANCASTER AVE; 378,772 books; 29,380 audio materials; 18,230 video materials; 506 serial subscriptions)

 

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