Population 35,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Havertown
Household size in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Havertown average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, even as the national average fell. Only 49 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in Havertown is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 41.0, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Havertown: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Havertown has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Havertown
Renters in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Havertown is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Havertown are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Havertown has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Havertown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,001 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,080 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,229 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,574 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$573 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Havertown costs $1,574 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $573 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Havertown
Bachelor's degrees in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.2% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Havertown: 60.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Havertown: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Havertown has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Havertown
| Period | Havertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Havertown runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Havertown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havertown | 2.79 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1948 | $1,574 | 60.8% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| Ardmore | 2.36 | 39.9 | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,605 | 70.7% | 98.1% | 4.3% |
| Drexel Hill | 2.65 | 36.9 | 12.9% | 35.5% | 6.4% | 1949 | $1,325 | 45.8% | 93.7% | 7.5% |
| Haverford | 2.34 | 46.0 | 7.3% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $2,137 | 78.3% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| Wynnewood | 2.61 | 43.9 | 5.5% | 23.7% | 2.7% | 1949 | $1,848 | 80.4% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| Broomall | 2.89 | 45.0 | 3.6% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,796 | 50.2% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| Upper Darby | 2.89 | 34.9 | 19.3% | 48.8% | 7.2% | 1944 | $1,354 | 21.9% | 85.7% | 9.2% |
| Lansdowne | 2.46 | 40.4 | 19.8% | 35.6% | 5.6% | 1945 | $1,284 | 35.1% | 92.5% | 7.5% |
| Millbourne | 2.59 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 65.8% | 12.0% | 1944 | $1,016 | 29.9% | 84.7% | 3.0% |
| Bryn Mawr | 2.55 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,110 | 74.9% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Springfield | 2.88 | 42.1 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1957 | $1,539 | 52.7% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Havertown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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