Broomall

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Broomall, PA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,455

Population

11,245

Renter Mix

21% Rent

Where history and location intersect

Suburban Commutes SEPTA Historic Convenient Parks

West of Philadelphia and bordering I-476, Broomall is a large CDP that contains the Marple Township. This historic community is home to one of the state's oldest English Quaker houses -- the Thomas Massey House, built in 1696. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house is open for tours every Sunday from April through October.

Situated less than 20 minutes from Downtown Philadelphia, Broomall is a great location for commuters. SEPTA provides a mass transit alternative to driving. Closer to home, there's a large shopping area along Sproul road, especially between Lawrence Road and Reed Road. Broomall features several parks, including New Ardmore Avenue Park, Veterans Park, and Lawrence Park. The Marple Sports Arena hosts roller hockey and inline skating as well as trade shows, concerts, comedy shows, and other events.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$108,671

Average: $130,133

Education

4,013

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,028

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

24%

Housing Distribution

Broomall has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Broomall, PA is $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,664 for two bedrooms, and $2,206 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Broomall has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,455/month
685 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Loomis El School

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

Worrall El School

Public

Grades K-5

439 Students

Russell El School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

Paxon Hollow Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

853 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hildacy Farm Preserve
  • Rose Tree Park
  • Delaware County Institute of Science
  • Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
  • Haverford College Arboretum

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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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.