Moving to Broomall, PA: Living in Broomall Guide

Broomall is a classic Delaware County suburb about 10 miles west of Center City Philadelphia. It sits in Marple Township, where West Chester Pike meets Sproul Road, with the Blue Route (I-476) running along its eastern side. Away from the main roads, the streets are mostly owner-occupied homes on quiet blocks, while West Chester Pike and Sproul Road carry the shopping centers, diners and pizza shops.

Broomall suits families who want a strong public school district without Main Line prices, commuters who need fast access to I-476, and longtime Delco residents looking to stay close to home. It skews older than the county as a whole, and most people own their homes. The tradeoffs are few walkable downtown blocks, busy traffic on West Chester Pike and Sproul Road, and no train station of its own.

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Where Is Broomall?

Broomall is a Census-designated place (CDP) in the eastern part of Marple Township in northeastern Delaware County. It is bordered by Darby Creek to the east and West Chester Pike (PA 3) to the north, and Sproul Road (PA 320) is its main north–south road. The community was named for the post office that honored John Martin Broomall, a 19th-century congressman from Delaware County.

Marple Township itself goes back to the first wave of Quaker settlers. It was settled and recognized as a township in 1684; the original spelling was “Marpool,” which changed to Marple on Thomas Holme’s 1687 map. One of those early settlers, Thomas Massey, built the house that still stands on Lawrence Road. The township got its first police station in 1948 and became a first-class township in 1961. Today Marple covers about 10.5 square miles, and Broomall makes up its eastern side, with other villages such as Lawrence Park and Larchmont nearby.

Major roads through Marple Township include I-476 (the Blue Route), with interchanges at U.S. 1 and West Chester Pike, plus U.S. 1, PA 3, PA 252 and PA 320. SEPTA suburban bus routes, including the 104, 112 and 120 on West Chester Pike, connect Broomall with the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby.

Approximate driving distances and times from central Broomall:

Media: about 5 miles, roughly 12 minutes
Ardmore: about 5.4 miles, roughly 14 minutes
Villanova University: about 6.5 miles, roughly 13 minutes
Ridley Creek State Park: about 7.4 miles, roughly 17 minutes
30th Street Station, Philadelphia: about 10.2 miles, roughly 27 minutes
King of Prussia Mall: about 10.9 miles, roughly 23 minutes
Philadelphia City Hall: about 12.5 miles, roughly 28 minutes
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): about 14.2 miles, roughly 27 minutes
Downingtown: about 22.1 miles, roughly 38 minutes
Wilmington, DE: about 23.6 miles, roughly 38 minutes
Midtown Manhattan: about 111 miles, roughly 2 hours 25 minutes

Times are free-flow estimates. The Blue Route and West Chester Pike both slow down at rush hour.

Broomall Population & Demographics

Broomall had 11,718 residents at the 2020 Census, up from 10,789 in 2010. The survey estimates below compare the Broomall CDP with the 19008 ZIP code, Marple Township, Delaware County and Pennsylvania.

Measure (ACS 2020–2024)	Broomall CDP	Marple Twp.	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Population	10,679	24,216	579,222	13,018,639
Median age	47.3	44.6	39.1	40.9
Median household income	$105,625	$123,844	$89,546	$77,971
Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)	45.1%	51.9%	41.9%	35.2%
Homeownership rate	78.8%	83.9%	69.6%	69.3%
Median home value	$483,000	$509,600	$332,200	$254,500
Median gross rent	$1,765	$1,683	$1,372	$1,209

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024), via Census Reporter. The ACS estimate for the CDP is a survey figure and differs from the 2020 Census count. The 19008 ZIP code, which also covers parts of Marple outside the CDP, had an estimated 20,697 residents and a median household income of $119,698.

Broomall is an established, owner-occupied community. The CDP’s median age of 47.3 is well above the county’s 39.1, and nearly 79% of homes are owned by the people living in them. Household incomes and education levels both run above county and state averages.

Is Broomall Safe?

We did not find a current, reliable crime report specific to the Broomall CDP, so we are not going to guess. Broomall is policed by the Marple Township Police Department, which the township has had since 1948. If you are comparing streets, call the department and ask what calls look like in that part of the township, and walk the neighborhood at different times of day before you buy.

Cost of Living in Broomall

Home Prices

Zillow’s Home Value Index put the typical Broomall home at about $590,600 as of August 2026, up 2.9% from a year earlier. The 19008 ZIP code was nearly the same, about $590,100. That is well above Zillow’s typical value for Delaware County (about $366,500) and roughly double the Pennsylvania figure (about $290,400).

The Census median value for owner-occupied homes in the CDP was $483,000 in the 2020–2024 survey, compared with $509,600 across Marple Township. Much of the housing stock has been around for decades, so budget for updates and have the roof, windows, electrical panel and any old oil tank checked during inspection.

Rent

The Census median gross rent in the Broomall CDP was $1,765 a month (2020–2024), compared with $1,372 in Delaware County and $1,209 statewide. That survey figure includes long-held leases, so current asking rents are likely higher. With nearly 79% of homes owner-occupied, rentals are limited; expect some apartment and townhome communities and a small number of single-family rentals.

Best Neighborhoods in Broomall

Broomall is only part of Marple Township, and the township’s other communities are close by. Here are three parts of the area and who they fit best.

Central Broomall (Sproul Road and West Chester Pike)

The blocks around the intersection of Sproul Road and West Chester Pike put you closest to the shopping centers, diners, the Blue Route and SEPTA buses into 69th Street. It suits commuters and anyone who wants errands to take five minutes. Streets just a block or two off the main roads are noticeably quieter.

Lawrence Park

Lawrence Park is one of Marple Township’s named villages and is home to the Lawrence Park Shopping Center, where SEPTA routes 107 and 126 begin. It works well for families who want a neighborhood shopping center close by and bus service toward Springfield Mall and Havertown.

Larchmont

Larchmont is a village that straddles Marple and Newtown townships, on the western side of the area. It is a good fit for buyers who want a little more distance from the busy roads while staying in the Marple Newtown School District, which serves both townships.

Weather & Climate

Broomall has hot, humid summers and cold winters with some snow. According to PRISM climate data cited for the community, average monthly temperatures in Broomall range from 31.9°F in January to 77.1°F in July. The nearest major NOAA station, Philadelphia International Airport, is about 10 miles away; its 1991–2020 normals show July averaging a high of 87.8°F and January averaging a low of 26.0°F.

The airport averages 44.11 inches of precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow a year, with February (8.4 inches) and January (7.1 inches) the snowiest months. Summer thunderstorms are common, and tropical storm remnants sometimes bring heavy rain in late summer and fall, especially near Darby Creek and Crum Creek.

Best months to move: May (average high 74.4°F at the airport), September (78.9°F) and October (67.2°F). Winter moves are doable, but build in a backup date for snow.

Things to Do in Broomall

The 1696 Thomas Massey House

The Thomas Massey House, at Lawrence and Springhouse roads, is one of the oldest English Quaker homes in Pennsylvania and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thomas Massey arrived as an indentured servant and became a landowner; the brick section dates to 1696. The Marple Historical Society runs Living History Sundays through the warm months and a Colonial Harvest Day in October, and group tours are available by arrangement.

Marple Township Parks

Marple maintains eleven township parks. Kent Park has a playground, picnic area, paved walking trail and tennis courts; Veterans Memorial Park has a large playground, walking trail and gazebo; Old Marple School Park has a sledding hill; and Green Bank Farm offers a walking and hiking trail. Thomas Fields and Broomall Fields host Little League baseball.

Ridley Creek State Park

About 7.4 miles away, Ridley Creek State Park covers more than 2,606 acres of woodlands and meadows along Ridley Creek, only 16 miles from Center City. It is a favorite for hiking, biking and picnics.

Ardmore and the Main Line

Ardmore is about 14 minutes away, with Suburban Square, Ardmore Music Hall and a walkable Lancaster Avenue. It is Broomall’s closest option for a night out with more restaurants and live music.

Where to Eat in Broomall

The Original Thunderbird (West Chester Pike)

Family-owned since 1956, the Original Thunderbird at 2323 West Chester Pike is a Delco institution for cheesesteaks, hoagies and pizza, with breakfast, burgers and catering too. It opens at 8 a.m. daily and delivers, which is perfect for a moving-day lunch for the whole crew of family helpers.

Country Squire Diner (West Chester Pike)

At 2560 West Chester Pike, the family-owned Country Squire Diner has served classic American diner food for more than two decades. It is the kind of place where a big breakfast before a long day of unpacking makes sense.

Anthony’s at Paxon (Paxon Hollow Road)

Anthony’s opened at the Paxon Hollow Country Club, 850 Paxon Hollow Road, in June 2013. It serves homemade pasta, brick-oven pizza and seafood daily for lunch and dinner, with a wraparound deck overlooking the 18th hole. It is a nice sit-down choice once you are settled.

Jobs & Economy

Broomall is mainly a commuter suburb. The Blue Route gets you to King of Prussia, the Main Line and the airport quickly, and SEPTA buses reach the 69th Street Transportation Center. Locally, Broomall is home to Drummond Scientific Company, maker of the Pipet-Aid pipette controller introduced in 1972.

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s fourth-quarter 2023 list of Delaware County’s top employers is led by The Boeing Company, United Parcel Service, Villanova University, Delaware County government, Wawa and SAP of America. Delaware County Community College, which has its main campus in Marple Township, ranks 26th, and the Marple Newtown School District ranks 30th.

Schools in Broomall

Broomall is served by the Marple Newtown School District, which had 3,854 students in 6 schools in 2023–24, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Schools with Broomall addresses include:

Loomis Elementary (369 N. Central Boulevard): K–5, 405 students
Russell Elementary (2201 Sproul Road): K–5, 374 students
Worrall Elementary (2979 Pennview Avenue): K–5, 434 students
Paxon Hollow Middle School (815 Paxon Hollow Road): grades 6–8, 876 students

High school students attend Marple Newtown High School at 120 Media Line Road in Newtown Square (1,245 students), which serves both Marple and Newtown townships. Elementary assignment depends on your address, so confirm with the district. For college, Delaware County Community College, a public two-year college, has a campus in Marple Township (it uses a Media mailing address), and Villanova University is about 6.5 miles away. Marple residents can also use the Marple Public Library.

Broomall Quick Facts

County	Delaware County, PA
Township	Marple Township
ZIP code	19008
Area codes	610, 484
Population (2020 Census)	11,718
Main roads	I-476 (Blue Route), West Chester Pike (PA 3), Sproul Road (PA 320)
Nearest airport	Philadelphia International (PHL), about 14 miles
Police	Marple Township Police Department
Public schools	Marple Newtown School District
Historic landmark	1696 Thomas Massey House

Moving to Broomall: Tips From Our Crew

Avoid rush hour on West Chester Pike and the Blue Route. Both back up in the morning and late afternoon. A mid-morning start keeps the truck moving and saves you money on an hourly move.
Measure for split-levels and basements. If your new home is a split-level or has a finished basement, measure big furniture against the short, turning staircases, and tell us about any pieces that have to go down half-flights.
Plan for snow in January and February. Those months average more than 7 inches of snow each at the Philadelphia airport. Keep a backup date, and clear the driveway and walk before we arrive.
Clear the driveway for the truck. Cul-de-sacs and sloped driveways can be tight for a large truck. Move cars the night before so we can park as close to the door as possible.
Downsizing? Plan the purge early. Broomall’s median age is 47.3, and many households have been in place a long time. Our packing and junk removal services can handle decades of basement and attic storage in one trip.
Ask about COIs for apartments. If you are moving into an apartment or senior community that requires a certificate of insurance, send us the requirements. We provide COIs for free.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Broomall

How much does it cost to hire movers in Broomall?

It depends on the size of your home, how far you are going, whether you need packing and how easy access is at both ends. The fastest way to a real price is a free quote. Call our Tri-State team at 410-499-8777, and an owner will call you back within 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Is Broomall its own town?

No. Broomall is a Census-designated place inside Marple Township, Delaware County. Township services, including police and parks, come from Marple Township. Broomall’s mailing ZIP code, 19008, also covers parts of Marple outside the CDP.

What school district serves Broomall?

The Marple Newtown School District, which serves Marple and Newtown townships. It had 3,854 students in six schools in 2023–24. Broomall has three elementary schools and Paxon Hollow Middle School, and high schoolers attend Marple Newtown High School in Newtown Square.

How far is Broomall from Philadelphia?

Broomall is about 10 miles west of Center City. By car, Philadelphia City Hall is about 12.5 miles away, roughly 28 minutes without traffic, and Philadelphia International Airport is about 14 miles. SEPTA buses connect to the 69th Street Transportation Center.

Can you handle a long-distance move to or from Broomall?

Yes. Our long-distance moves come with a binding estimate, your own dedicated truck, the same W-2 crew door to door and a guaranteed delivery date. Visit our Broomall movers page to learn more.

Move to Broomall With A & M Friendly Movers

A & M Friendly Movers has been family-owned since 2015, and our Tri-State team serves Delaware County, Chester County and Philadelphia. Our crews are background-checked, drug-tested W-2 employees, never subcontractors. With our Owner’s Promise, you talk to an owner, not a call center. If anything is damaged, an owner calls you the same day, and claims are resolved in 60–90 days. We handle local moves, storage, piano and safe moving and military moves, and military families save 5%. See how our Broomall moving team can help, or call 410-499-8777.

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