Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Newtown Square, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,358
Population
23,006
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A family-friendly suburb amidst some of Pennsylvania’s finest colleges.
Suburb
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Commuter
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College
Newtown Square is a small suburban community about thirty minutes west of Philadelphia on the West Chester Pike. The high-performing schools and low crime rate contribute to a family-friendly environment, and the proximity to Philadelphia makes it an appealing location for commuters. The area contains an abundance of natural areas to explore, from Springton Reservoir to the sprawling Ridley Creek State Park. Residents of Newtown Square also enjoy convenient access to several institutes of higher learning: Delaware County Community College, Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, and Swarthmore College are all within a few minutes’ drive.
Explore the City
These rowhomes represent just one of several architectural styles in Newtown Square.
Edgmont Square Shopping Center is one of several large retail centers in Newtown Square.
Willows Park in Newtown Square draws residents to its green spaces, fishing pond, and trails.
A couple is silhouetted on this paved trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Newtown Square.
If you need a ride to Philadelphia, there is a SEPTA rail just minutes from Newtown Square.
Head to Saw Mill Park to cast your line in Darby Creek.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$130,734
Average: $159,558
Education
11,716
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,107
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newtown Square has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Newtown Square, PA is $1,747 for a studio, $2,314 for one bedroom, $3,279 for two bedrooms, and $3,030 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newtown Square has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,314/month
833 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newtown Square, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
Marple Newtown Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,189 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Ridley Creek State Park
- Sharp's Woods Preserve
- Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
- Hildacy Farm Preserve
- Tyler Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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 June 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.