City profile
Ardmore, PA
Delaware County · Population 13,909
Ardmore is a town in Delaware County, PA with about 13,909 residents and a typical home value near $453,000. It is 8 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$453,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,986
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
138
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Strong wind, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 61% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
13,909
Black population
11.5%
County
Delaware County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 13,909 residents
- Typical home value about $453,000
- 8 miles from Philadelphia, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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