Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Folcroft
Folcroft, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,042
Population
6,646
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A colorful community right outside of Philadelphia.
Public Transportation
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SEPTA
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Suburb
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Tucked into Delaware County just southwest of Philadelphia, Folcroft is a compact borough whose name traces back to the Old English phrase for "leafy fields" — and the greenery along Darby Creek still delivers on that promise today. The borough sits close enough to the city that a SEPTA bus or train from Folcroft Station gets you into Philadelphia without the hassle of driving, yet life here moves at a noticeably calmer pace. The parkland hugging Darby Creek gives residents a real escape into nature, and nearby Chester Pike connects the area to local shops, diners, and everyday essentials. Swarthmore College is just five miles away, adding an intellectual energy to the broader community.
Renters in Folcroft will find a mix of townhomes and smaller apartment communities that tend to offer more square footage than what you'd find closer to the city. The rental market here is one of the more accessible in the greater Philadelphia area, making it an appealing base for those who want proximity to a major metro without paying big-city rates. With neighboring communities like Glenolden and Sharon Hill just down the road, there's always something nearby worth exploring.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,684
Average: $62,890
Education
1,085
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,246
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Folcroft has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Folcroft, PA is $901 for a studio, $1,042 for one bedroom, $1,547 for two bedrooms, and $1,496 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Folcroft has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,042/month
513 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Folcroft, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
630 Students
Public
Grades K-8
630 Students
Delaware County Technical High School-Folcroft
Public
Grades 9-12
48 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Bartram's Garden
- Scott Arboretum
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
Top Apartments in Folcroft
Houses for Rent in Folcroft
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.