Swarthmore, PA housing market
The typical Swarthmore home is worth about $474,000, up 3.7% in a year, 63% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Swarthmore compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Swarthmore at a glance
Only 2 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Swarthmore | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $261,000 | $173,000 |
| 2018 | $271,000 | $181,000 |
| 2019 | $280,000 | $188,000 |
| 2020 | $293,000 | $198,000 |
| 2021 | $334,000 | $219,000 |
| 2022 | $358,000 | $240,000 |
| 2023 | $395,000 | $257,000 |
| 2024 | $429,000 | $268,000 |
| 2025 | $449,000 | $280,000 |
| 2026 | $463,000 | $287,000 |
| August 2026 | $474,000 | $290,000 |
Swarthmore and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore | $474K | +3.7% | — | $152,361 |
| Nether Providence | — | — | 38 | $150,950 |
3.1 years of income
The typical Swarthmore home costs about 3.1 years of the town's median household income, less than across Pennsylvania (3.7 years).
How Swarthmore ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.