Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Ardmore
Ardmore, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,271
Population
13,739
Renter Mix
42% Rent
An upscale suburb that’s home to Suburban Square
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A thriving suburb just 11 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Ardmore is a commercial hub home to the popular Suburban Square, an open-air mall with upscale retailers, casual eateries, and a farmers market open every day of the week. Nearby you’ll find abundant local restaurants and cafes, the Ardmore Music Hall, car dealerships, supermarkets, and more. Ardmore is very family-friendly, boasting excellent public schools and well-kept community parks. Haverford College sits just outside of the city, so there are many students, faculty, and staff that choose to call Ardmore home. Student housing and upscale apartments and houses are available for rent in Ardmore.
Explore the City
Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore is home to many local shops.
The Merion Golf Club in Ardmore has hosted multiple PGA Championships.
Residents enjoy multiple parks with trails great for dog walking.
SEPTA trains ferry Ardmore residents to downtown Philadelphia in about 30 minutes.
Quaint shops like Lu & Aug's Ice Cream line the streets of Ardmore.
Suburban Square in Ardmore is the perfect place to spend the day shopping.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$116,639
Average: $142,796
Education
7,587
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,645
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ardmore has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ardmore, PA is $1,401 for a studio, $2,263 for one bedroom, $2,929 for two bedrooms, and $3,814 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ardmore has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,263/month
704 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ardmore, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
589 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,712 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Haverford College Arboretum
- Merion Botanical Park
- Saunders Woods Preserve
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
- Rolling Hill Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.