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Trainer

A borough of 1,733 people in Pennsylvania
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Conserved land8.7%76 of 875 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves144 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Trainer

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1919Established
1,976Population
1.4 sq miArea
72 ftElevation

Trainer is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Trainer had a population of 1,976. The borough was named after David Trainer, a wealthy textile manufacturer.

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Housing in Trainer

$205K▼ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Trainer home is worth about $205,000, down 0.8% in a year, 30% below the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Trainer

C

Safety Grade C

Trainer reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 69% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Trainer 3
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Trainer 15.6
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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Health in Trainer

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4worse than PA

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Care nearby

Crozer Chester Medical CenterUpland · 3.1 mi · ER
Chespenn Center for Family Health at EastsideChester · 3.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Trainer
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
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