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Ardmore Area Facts

  • Ardmore has a Livability Score of 93/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ardmore crime rates are 62% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Ardmore is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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Ardmore Pennsylvania: A Brimming Town of Opportunity User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced an excellent stay while living in Ardmore Pennsylvania. The city is located amid both Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Ardmore is situated west of Philadelphia. The town has an overflowing employment market. Housing is ample with ongoing community development. The ...Read More cost of living is high in Ardmore, but crime and weather, and the amenities make up for it. The school system is above standard, the town has celebrated graduates such as Kobe Bryant, the all-star NBA basketball player, and General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold, the Commanding General of the US Army Air Forces in WWII.

Some of the best areas in Ardmore Pennsylvania surround South Ardmore Avenue. This area offers parks for recreational fun, fine dining, and shopping centers. The town has commuter passenger trains to get around the city. Another notable area, near the train station, is Suburban Square, a shopping, and dining district. The area has begun to brim with social activities and nightlife. There is a surplus of things to do around the clock. Ardmore is a growing town that is buzzing with excitement. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ardmore? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sheldon Lane Pollinator Garden
      Linwood Park
      Vernon V. Young Memorial Park
      Normandy Park
      South Ardmore Park
      Elwell Field
      Packer Park
      Merwood Park

      Entertainment

      Mudroom Studio
      Wynnewood Lanes
      Morgan Family Amphitheater
      Nitre Hall
      Haverford High School Stadium
      Kevin D. Marlo Little Theatre
      Bryn Mawr Film Institute
      Arnecliff Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      John Henrys Pub
      Tired Hands Fermentaria
      McCloskey's Tavern
      Jack McShea's Restaurant & Bar
      Tired Hands Brewing Company
      Delice et Chocolat
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Iron Hill Brewery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ardmore? Of all people who commute, 12.1% take public transportation in Ardmore.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ardmore a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Volunteer Medical Services Corps-Narberth