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Broomall’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1870Broomall is settled
BroomallPA
A town of 10,679, settled in 1870.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia. · Public domain
Population
10,679
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$583K
+3.3% in a year
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
6,395
Balanced
Is Broomall a good place to live?
Broomall’s median rent is $1,765 a month, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $1,115 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Among 315 Pennsylvania towns, just 10 have a higher typical home value than Broomall. Broomall’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Veterans Memorial Park, at 22 acres. We don’t grade Broomall yet; the figures below are still real.
Nearby attractions
All 237 attractions →USS New Jersey and 174 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Broomall. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw10 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw11 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw14 mi MuseumLynnewood HallSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Broomall: who provides what
Broomall is unincorporated, so Delaware County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Main System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDelaware CountyDelaware County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDelaware County Bureau of ElectionsDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code1900819008 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Broomall.
Housing
A typical Broomall home is worth about $583K
The typical Broomall home is worth about $583,000, up 3.3% in a year, about twice the Pennsylvania typical home.
$583KZillow home value
Typical home value
Broomall$583K
Pennsylvania$287K
Market temperature
10
days on market
103.4%
sale-to-list price
+3.3%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Broomall
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 45 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Broomall.
5risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
45
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Broomall
Broomall has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Broomall is 87°F.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring42–63°
Summer65–84°
Fall47–66°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Broomall has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 6,115 commuters
Most working residents leave Broomall for work: only 5% work in town. Broomall’s median household income is $106,000. Jobs based in Broomall grew to 6,395 in 2023, 1,150 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Broomall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 17% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Broomall5%
Philadelphia19%
Marple Township7%
Lower Merion Township5%
Newtown Township5%
9 mi
median commute distance
6,395
jobs based in Broomall
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 25% of residents (20% statewide). 45% of Broomall adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
47.3median age · PA 40.9
| Broomall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 45% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 47.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 21% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
BroomallPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school29%
Some college14%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s31%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.3 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Broomall | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.7% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.2% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.1% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Broomall’s adults have obesity
27% of adults have obesity in Broomall. Broomall beats the Pennsylvania average on 10 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Broomall.
| Broomall | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 17% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
10 better15 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Broomall | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 11.6% | 15.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.8% |
Bryn Mawr Hospital
3.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
8.2%conserved
8.2%
conserved · 166 of 2,019 acres
3.2 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veterans Memorial Park | 0.3 mi | 22 |
| 2. New Ardmore Ave Park | — | 14 |
| 3. Kent Park | 0.1 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Broomall
17pages on Broomall
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
43 within 15 miles of the center of Broomall
Delaware County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Media2.1 mi$6,930 in-state tuitionHaverford CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Haverford3.7 mi$70,688 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BrandywineUniversity or college · Public · Media5.8 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Broomall residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Broomall
8 notable people were born in Broomall.
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Mark ArnoldAmerican actor · born 1957
About Broomall
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Broomall is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,789 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 19008
Broomall’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Broomall.
Marple TownshipHaverford TownshipBroomall
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomall | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marple Township | #97 | A+ | C− | B+ | A | A |
| Haverford Township | #71 | A+ | D | B+ | A+ | A+ |
Broomall isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Broomall with a neighbor →
Questions about Broomall
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Broomall, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Broomall yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Broomall, PA known for?
8 notable people were born here, including Danny Bonaduce and Natasha Cloud.