Swarthmorewood, Pennsylvania Explained

Swarthmorewood
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Mapsize:275px
Coordinates:39.8835°N -75.3496°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Name2:Delaware County
Subdivision Name3:Swarthmore and Ridley Township
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto

Swarthmorewood is a neighborhood in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Swarthmorewood is different from Swarthmore because, while residents have a Swarthmore mailing address, their taxes go to Ridley Township and are considered part of the Ridley School District. The neighborhood sits on the border of Springfield and Swarthmore townships. It is also bordered by the Woodlyn, Wallingford, and Grace Park neighborhoods. The terrains was woods and farmland before being developed in the 1950s. A large number of second generation home owners is part of what makes the neighborhood desirable. Public transportation, shopping and education are within walking distance. There is an active Athletic association renowned for feeding the local high school sports programs.