Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

About Swarthmore

Set in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore is a close-knit town, home to 6,596 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Swarthmore holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.4 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,711 residents per square mile.

📰 Swarthmore News Today

• Swarthmore Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Ann Regina Skeath Obituary Jul 14, 2026 Legacy obituary · Jul 14
• 309 Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 Realtor.com · Jul 15
• Swarthmore College to cover tuition for students from families making less than $200,000 annually WHYY · May 27
• How Opposition from Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges Shaped the Blue Route DELCO.Today · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Swarthmore Unique

• The only place in America named Swarthmore — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,596.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Swarthmore

• 320 Market Café — american (café)
• Aria Mediteranean Cuisine
• Bamboo Bistro — asian
• Hobbs Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Outback Steakhouse — american
• Ruby's Cajun
• Sci Center Coffee Bar (café)
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Susan O'Reilly Studio · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Swarthmore

• Smedley Park reviews ★
• Delaware County Park reviews ★
• Henderson Sports Complex reviews ★
• Little Crum Creek Park reviews ★
• Parrish Beach reviews ★
• Science Center Green reviews ★
• Sutton Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Swarthmore Rose Garden · Garden reviews ★
• The President's Lawn reviews ★
• Umoja Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Swarthmore

• Grace Park El Sch
• Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Swarthmore

🏘️ Nearby Communities