Ben Rutt
Patriot Realty, LLC
(717) 864-6156
468 Total Sales
23 in Edgmont
$575K - $2.3M Price Range
Edgmont
Suburban Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Delaware County 19063, 19073, 19342
Edgmont is among the first townships established in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Founded in the late 17th century with a name that nods to the ancient royal manor of Edgemond in Shropshire, England, this is a semi-rural suburb in western Delaware County. A high-income, residential community along West Chester Pike, one of several arteries from Philadelphia’s western edge, Edgmont fits folks who want to reach the city or parts west of here. “It’s for people who want to have the ability to go to West Chester itself, which has a nice little business district and a small college, but who want to stay closer to the city,” says Alec Schwartz, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
With less existing residential development currently than neighboring Upper Providence, Edgmont has plenty of room to grow and has been growing steadily and more rapidly over the past decade or so. Migration from Philadelphia is driving growth and demand as planned development is popping up all over. “Some are subdivisions; some are single-detached subdivisions; some are town house developments, and they all have HOAs. Most of the lots are larger, like a minimum of an acre,” Schwartz says. Mostly you’ll find modern Colonials with considerable square footage.
Larger homes and away-from-it-all amenities naturally lend themselves to pricier home inventories. The median home price in Edgmont is around $900,000. With homes well above $1,000,000 not uncommon, you’d be hard-pressed to find a home for less than $400,000. “I bet you can’t find a house in Edgmont for under that,” Schwartz says. “They’re more expensive because they’re larger. They’re larger because there’s more space for larger homes and because that’s what people want.”
Rose Tree Media School District, with nearly 4,100 enrollees and an A rating from Niche, serves Edgmont children. Students attend Rose Tree Elementary or Glenwood Elementary, Springton Lake Middle School and Penncrest High School. The average graduation rate is 97% and reading proficiency hovers above 80%.
Residents here should have little difficulty finding things to do locally, particularly if they fancy outdoor activities. Ridley Creek State Park, just 16 miles from Philadelphia, is in the heart of Edgmont and a haven for hikers, cyclists and skiers who take to the five-mile paved trail along Sycamore Mills Road. Always stocked with trout, Ridley Creek is a great spot for fly fishing, and horseback guided trails are available too.
Moviegoers can head over to the Regal in Edgmont Square any day. Winters, Ship Bottom Brewery hosts a beer garden at the Edgmont Flight on Ice rink. And while there aren’t so many eating options in Edgmont proper, it’s not so hard to find a meal. Folks will often travel to West Chester for a special dinner or find a spot a lot closer at any of the eateries along Route 3, like La Locanda Ristorante with its fireplace and traditional Italian staples and the Buenos Aires Empanada Bar serving Argentinian empanadas.
For the times you just want to cook at home, supermarkets like Whole Foods and ACME are nearby on West Chester Pike.
From restaurants and shopping in reach to bus lines and rail that provide easy commutes into the city you find all the things that matter at your fingertips in Edgmont.
Written By
Jonathan Clarke
Photography Contributed By
Bill Marrs
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ben Rutt
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William Furia
William Furia
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 759-8679
91 Total Sales
1 in Edgmont
$665,000 Price
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Brooke Penders
Brooke Penders
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 849-0218
340 Total Sales
3 in Edgmont
$1.4M - $1.8M Price Range
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Tammy Harrison
Tammy Harrison
Compass RE
(484) 592-4828
89 Total Sales
1 in Edgmont
$1,300,000 Price
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Meghan Chorin
Meghan Chorin
Compass RE
(610) 998-3578
404 Total Sales
4 in Edgmont
$645K - $1.8M Price Range
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John McAleer
John McAleer
Keller Williams Main Line
(484) 603-3963
194 Total Sales
2 in Edgmont
$680K - $900K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rita Reves Park
Middletown Township Memorial Park
Ridley Creek State Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Drexel Lodge Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Louis W Scott Memorial Park
Rose Tree County Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Edgmont | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edgmont, PA sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Edgmont, PA over the last 12 months is $1,251,832, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,335,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,333,000
Median Townhouse Price
$1,345,735
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$305
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Months of Supply
0.70
Median List Price
$1,333,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
688
Median Year Built
1987
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,697
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,196
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
61,419
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,254
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,524
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$157,924
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
61.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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