Haverford

Welcome to Haverford

Haverford is an unincorporated community located partially in Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA, but primarily in Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, about 10 miles (16 km) west of Philadelphia. It is on the Main Line, which is known historically for its wealth. As of August 2009, the average home price in the Haverford ZIP Code 19041 was $849,000. ZIP Code 19041 borders the unincorporated portion of Haverford Township called "Havertown," as well as the unincorporated communities of Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Ardmore, Wynnewood, and a small portion of Broomall. Haverford's name is derived from the name of the town of Haverfordwest in Wales, UK. One translation of the word "Haverford" from the Welsh is "goat crossing." Today, Haverford is most notable for being the site of Haverford College and one of the United States' oldest country clubs, the Merion Cricket Club. The town is connected to central Philadelphia by the Paoli/Thorndale Line commuter rail system and Norristown High Speed Line.

Allgates, the Federal School, Merion Cricket Club, and the Whitehall Apartments are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Its elevation is 318 feet (97 m).

Notable Inhabitants

John C. (Jack) Bogle, financial guru, founder of The Vanguard Group of mutual funds. He is the author of several books, most recently "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" (John Wiley, 2007). In 1999, Fortune magazine named Bogle as one of the four "Investment Giants" of the twentieth century. In 2004, Time magazine named Bogle as one of the world's 100 most powerful and influential people. He is a former resident of North Rose Lane.
Catherine Drinker Bowen (1897–1973) author and historian. She was the author of many books including "Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention, May to September 1787" and "The Most Dangerous Man in America: Scenes from the Life of Benjamin Franklin" (1974). She lived on Booth Lane, north of Montgomery Avenue
Herb Clarke (1927–2012), former weatherman for WCAU-TV from 1958 to 1997
Frank Converse (born 1938), actor, former resident of Laurel Lane.
Clement Acton Griscom, founder and president of American Steamship Lines. His estate, "Dolobran," is on Laurel Lane. The house was designed by the famous Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, who also designed the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford. Dolobran took four years to build, encompasses a floor area of over 0.5 acres (2,000 m2) on five levels and is "a priceless relic of the Gilded Age on the Main Line." (O'Loughlin, Kathy, "Frank H. Furness: Visionary architect," Main Line Times, August 19, 2010. See also Lower Merion Historical Society, "The First 300 Years: An Amazing and Rich History of Lower Merion Township.")
Jameer Nelson, All-Star basketball player for the Orlando Magic. A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, he attended St. Joseph's University. He lives in Haverford during the off season (Philadelphia Magazine, "Best of Philly" issue, August 2010, page 134)
Georges Perrier, chef, founder of Le Bec-Fin restaurant in Philadelphia. He lived on Booth Lane.
J. Howard Pew, son of Joseph Newton Pew, the founder of Sun Oil Company. His estate, "Knollbrook," was at Grays Lane and Mill Creek Road.
Karin Katherine Taylor, actress, fashion model, Playmate of the Month in Playboy magazine (June 1996). She founded Style House in Haverford. She is currently living in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Overview for Haverford, PA

50,465 people live in Haverford, where the median age is 40.6 and the average individual income is $62,053. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

50,465

Total Population

40.6 years

Median Age

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$62,053

Average individual Income

Around Haverford, PA

There's plenty to do around Haverford, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

67

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

48

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rosati Ice Cream & Yum-Yum, Bucks County Coffee, and Snapology.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Rosati Ice Cream & Yum-Yum page on Yelp Search 520 Hillside Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.89 miles	1 review	1/5 stars
Visit the Bucks County Coffee page on Yelp Search Ardmore Farmers Mark on Google Maps	Dining	2.04 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Snapology page on Yelp	Active	0.72 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Aquatic Action Lifeguards page on Yelp	Active	0.72 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Merion Golf Club West Course page on Yelp Search 450 Ardmore Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.98 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Golf Shop Merion page on Yelp Search 450 Ardmore Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.98 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the P S C H S Coaches Rm page on Yelp Search Holnd Avenue & County Line Rd on Google Maps	Nightlife	1.66 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Etre Salons page on Yelp Search 1912 Darby Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.49 miles	2 reviews	3/5 stars
Visit the Mraz Joseph Hair Stylist page on Yelp Search 678 Pont Reading Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.16 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Haverford, PA

Population Households Employment

Haverford has 18,192 households, with an average household size of 2.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Haverford do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 50,465 people call Haverford home. The population density is 5,074 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

50,465

Total Population

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40.6 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

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Total Households

2.67

Average Household Size

$62,053

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Schools in Haverford, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Haverford. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$5,000,000

499 E ERIE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
- 42,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$4,600,000

239 N BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
- 4,701 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,200,000

1443 LANES END, VILLANOVA, PA 19085
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,895 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,300,000

5 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,780 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,000,000

323 HIDDEN RIVER ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,107 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$809,000

1109 Riverview Ln, Conshohocken, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,645 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$749,500

41 FAIRVIEW ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
For Sale

$700,000

3 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
For Sale
$635,000

111 MERION AVENUE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,040 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$625,000

1416 STEEL ROAD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,792 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$524,000

156 PENCOYD AVENUE, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,540 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$500,000

2940 DEVEREAUX AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
- 2,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$499,000

317 MARYWATERSFORD ROAD, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
For Sale
$485,000

191 PRESIDENTIAL BOULEVARD Unit: R-505, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,764 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$465,000

1645 ELLSWORTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
- 1,851 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$449,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 714, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$425,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1821, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$350,000

1600 ARCH STREET Unit: 1108, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 766 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$349,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2209, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$300,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2522, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 867 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$299,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 402, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,130 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$295,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1224, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,086 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$255,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1016, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 7-O, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 1 Bath
- 560 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1915, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,060 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$175,000

1001 CITY AVENUE Unit: E-405, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,222 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$169,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1808, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 750 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$155,000

1901 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1512, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bath
- 475 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$99,052

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1007, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$95,000

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1002, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 521 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$89,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1723, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bath
- 450 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$80,495

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 911, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$4,300/mo

524 S 3RD STREET Unit: 1, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
For Lease
$3,995/mo

234 LOOKOUT PLACE, WAYNE, PA 19087
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,525 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$3,350/mo

1637 OAKWOOD DRIVE Unit: S-122, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,512 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,900/mo

124 HAMLET DRIVE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,440 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,600/mo

1813 RANSTEAD STREET Unit: 301, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,900/mo

2904 POPLAR STREET Unit: 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,895/mo

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 6-E, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 965 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$12/mo

239 N BROAD STREET Unit: 4TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
For Lease

$10/mo

499 E ERIE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134