Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Wallingford
Wallingford, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,228
Population
12,686
Renter Mix
14% Rent
An educational hub in the suburbs of Philadelphia
Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Wooded
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Great Schools
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College
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Wallingford is a serene suburb along Interstate 476 that neighbors the city of Swarthmore, known as the home to Swarthmore College. Aside from commuter benefits and proximity to a scenic college campus, Wallingford boasts a welcoming community and a family-friendly atmosphere. Home to high-ranking public schools like Strath Haven Middle School and High School, Wallingford is the ideal city for renters interested in a quality public education.
Wallingford is home to Crum Woods, a scenic forest offering miles of wooded trails along Crum Creek. This city offers an active community who enjoy the great outdoors, which can also be enjoyed on the golf course at the Springhaven Club. Wallingford is just a few miles south of Springfield Mall, located directly north of Swarthmore College. Residents of Wallingford appreciate its small town charm, affordable rentals, and its proximity to the interstate, a college town, and several shopping centers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$137,358
Average: $165,586
Education
6,133
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,897
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wallingford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wallingford, PA is $1,228 for one bedroom, and $1,637 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wallingford has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,228/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wallingford, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scott Arboretum
- Delaware County Institute of Science
- Upland Park
- Rose Tree Park
- Smedley Park
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 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.