What are the schools like in Broomall, PA?

Broomall is served primarily by Marple Newtown SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Broomall?

The median household income in Broomall, PA is $113,242 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Broomall, PA?

Broomall has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.6 inches.

Broomall, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Broomall, PA affordable or expensive?

Broomall's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Broomall is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $424,400 and the median rent is $1,733 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Broomall, PA?

Broomall has a violent crime rate of 118.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 504.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broomall, PA a Good Place to Live?

Broomall is a small city of 10,663 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $113,242 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Broomall stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Broomall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Broomall city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Broomall's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Broomall costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Broomall, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$424,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,733	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,242	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Broomall's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.7 /100k

Property Crime

504.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Broomall is served primarily by Marple Newtown SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Broomall, PA	National Avg
School District	Marple Newtown SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broomall sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Broomall, PA
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.6"

Demographics

Metric	Broomall, PA	National Avg
Population	10,663	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	9.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Broomall

Broomall, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19008

Broomall vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broomall, PA affordable or expensive?

Broomall's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Broomall roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $424,400 and median rent is $1,733/month.

What is the crime rate in Broomall, PA?

Broomall's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Broomall?

Public schools in Broomall are operated by Marple Newtown SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Broomall, PA a good place to live?

Broomall, PA has a population of 10,663, a median household income of $113,242, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Broomall?

Broomall averages 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 7.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Broomall?

Broomall, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19008.

What is the population of Broomall?

The population of Broomall, Pennsylvania is 10,663 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broomall?

Key numbers for living in Broomall: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $424,400, median household income $113,242, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broomall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.