Cities / Pennsylvania / Swarthmore
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Swarthmore neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 1 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
94
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Swarthmore
Best things to do in Swarthmore
- Stroll through the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, featuring over 300 acres of landscaped campus gardens
- Hike the wooded, scenic trails along Crum Creek and through the Crum Woods
- Browse local books, gifts, and indie merchandise at the Swarthmore Campus and Community Store
Getting around Swarthmore
Transit
- SEPTA Regional Rail's Media/Wawa Line stops directly at Swarthmore Station in the heart of the village, providing a 30-minute ride to Center City Philadelphia. Local bus routes including SEPTA Route 109 also serve Chester Road.
Biking & trails
- While there is no dedicated municipal bike-share system, the borough features bike-friendly residential streets and access to scenic gravel and paved multi-use paths throughout the Crum Woods.
Parking
- Metered street parking and municipal permit lots are available around the town center and rail station, generally costing $1 to $1.50 per hour. Free residential street parking is common but often time-limited during weekday business hours.
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All Swarthmore neighborhoods by safety score
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Swarthmore safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Swarthmore?
Swarthmore scores highest at 94/100.
Is Swarthmore safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Swarthmore areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Swarthmore neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.