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Broomall.
Broomall is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Broomall
Broomall is a community of 10,684 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $105,625, median rent runs about $1,765 per month, and median home values are around $483,000. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Broomall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
14.4%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.4% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Broomall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Broomall, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (24.4%), and 8.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
24.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.6%
of households
Married Couples
64.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Broomall
In Broomall, rent runs 46% above the PA average, and home values are 90% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,683
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $583,319 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Broomall and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delaware County, which includes Broomall, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Broomall: Delaware County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Delaware County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Broomall is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Broomall Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute26.1 min avg
How Broomall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Broomall, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marple Township Police Department, which covers Broomall, runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
29.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,039.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Marple Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Delaware County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Delaware County, which includes Broomall, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.0M |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Delaware County, county-wide
Broomall is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, which includes Broomall, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Delaware County, county-wide
Broomall is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Broomall has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.4"
Annual Snowfall
7.6"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.66" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.90" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.25" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.70" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.98" |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.91" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.32" |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.61" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.73" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Broomall
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Broomall's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Bryn Mawr
Main Line Hospital Lankenau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Wynnewood
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Darby
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Broomall
Broomall's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Broomall (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
12.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,164 students · in-state tuition $11,464 · 73% graduate · median earnings $66,629 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
10.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
6.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Valley Forge National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Broomall
Broomall has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Valley Forge National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
11 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Broomall
Marple Public Library
Sproul & Springfield Rds, Broomall
Cities Near Broomall
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Broomall?
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Broomall FAQ
Is Broomall, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Broomall's median rent is $1,765/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $105,625/year. Median home value is $483,000.
Is Broomall, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Broomall is policed by the Marple Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 29 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1040 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Broomall, Pennsylvania?⌄
Delaware County, which includes Broomall, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Broomall, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Broomall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,765/month and median household income is $105,625/year. The median home value is $483,000. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Broomall, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Broomall is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from