2019 Best Suburbs to Live in PennsylvaniaAbout this List

Chesterbrook

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 47 reviews

Current Resident: Before living in Chesterbrook, I lived in Northeast Philadelphia with my four siblings and parents. When I had gotten the news we would be moving to Chesterbrook I was undoubtedly heartbroken as I would be leaving my friends and family behind in Philadelphia. However, after having spent a year living within Chesterbrook, I can say it is one of the safest neighborhoods I have lived in. The area is very family friendly, has amazing schools, and full of color. However, with great areas come downfalls. The lack of diversity within the area is quite disappointing coming from a mid suburban area. The area is also extremely costly due to the conditions of Chesterbrook and is amazing school district, making it difficult to give it a 5/5 rating.
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• 4,675 Population

Penn Wynne

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania. I have lived here for the past 15 years and spent elementary, middle, and am currently finishing up high school living in this neighborhood. Many of my friends live here, and I have met many kind people from all over Penn Wynne. Penn Wynne has a small town feeling with all of the benefits of living minutes away from Philadelphia. I love the parks and open spaces that Penn Wynne has to offer. I am not sure where I will live when I am older, but Penn Wynne will always have a special place in my heart.
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• 5,720 Population

Ardmore

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 18 reviews

Nearby Resident: Friendly people, walkable neighborhoods, and lots of opportunities for civic engagement. Of course, there’s also the popular suburban square shopping center and lots of restaurants to choose from. Looking forward to overdue renovations of the train station.
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• 13,193 Population

Berwyn

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Berwyn my whole live, as did my mother, father, and their parents. The community is amazing and unlike anything I've seen - everyone is so welcoming and warm, they all want to be inclusive! The special events throughout the year make the town especially unique - the Turkey Raffle, the Tree Lighting, the Fourth of July parade, they all bring a close-knit community even closer. No matter where life takes me, I hope to always end up back in Berwyn.
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• 3,405 Population

Swarthmore

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Swarthmore offers a surfeit of of opportunities for young families. You have access to some of the highest quality public education in the area, you are a 30 minute train ride into the city of Philadelphia, and are footsteps away from the breathtaking campus of Swarthmore College. There are very few restaurants and not many activities in terms of nightlife. However, a quick trip into the neighboring Media or the city, and this solves the problem. There are cute cafes and little shops to explore, along with many markets on weekends. There is definitely a lack of diversity and the houses aren't cheap, nor are the property taxes. However, the old houses are beautiful.
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• 6,243 Population

Mount Lebanon Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 78 reviews

Current Resident: This is a wonderful community to live in! The streets are walk-able and everyone is so friendly. I have never felt unsafe or out of place. The town is very liberal and accepting, but there is not that much diversity. Public transportation is wonderful considering the small size of the city. Getting to downtown Pittsburgh is very very easy as there are buses frequently as well as the trolley.
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• 32,760 Population

Devon

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: Beautiful area with friendly neighbors and close proximity to everything you would ever need. The public and private schools in the area are some of the best in the nation. You can live in a quiet neighborhood with a nice yard and drive 15 minutes to one of the biggest malls in the country.
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• 1,749 Population

Bradford Woods

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA

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• 1,154 Population

Narberth

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: Nice borough in Lower Merion Township near Philadelphia. It has nice shops, restaurants, and a train station. Also its near Suburban Square, King of Prussia Mall, and Valley Forge Park. LMSD is excellent and it has great walkability.
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• 4,330 Population

Blue Bell

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: It is not a very walkable town, but considering the close proximity to Ambler and Flourtown there are some good options spread around the area. Wissahickon is a very good district that has its flaws but overall seems to care about its students. There are plenty of parks and nearby outdoor adventures, which is nice! Lots of great stores and restaurants make Blue Bell a nice town to spend time in as well.
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• 6,290 Population

Charlestown Township

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 7 reviews

Niche User: The general atmosphere is wonderful in this area! The neighbors always help in times of need such as through storms, shoveling, power outages, and even help with the christmas lights. The overall landscape is also awesome because there are places of woods, hills, grassy flats, big trees, flowery trees, and flowers in general along the street and people's yards. As you go up the street, you're instantly taken back at the beautiful trees and flowers along the road. It draws your eye and automatically makes the place brighter and happier especially in the summer. The fall in my opinion is even better because of the leaves changing colors. I would definitely choose to live here again and so would my family if I asked them the same question. Between the people, landscape, and weather, this area is one of a kind and definitely one of my favorite places to be. I could see this area being somewhat better, but honestly couldn't really imagine how it could get that much better.
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• 5,705 Population

King of Prussia

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 69 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, King Of Prussia is a great place to live with tons of things to do thanks to the endless variety of shopping and restaurants. The area is pretty safe with minimal crime and good schools, making it perfect for families. And the reasonable home prices paired with the convenient location, vast array of nearby employers, and quality school system makes this a great place for young families.
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• 20,044 Population

Franklin Park

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: Franklin Park as a small suburb community that all in all loves to help each other out and give back to one another. most people are extremely friendly, always willing to give a helping hand, and love to build good and healthy relationships with one another. We all like to make the area around us safer, cleaner, healthier, and happier. We take education, and our jobs very seriously. But, with that being said, we all like to come together and have fun too; whether it be at the neighborhood pool or neighborhood park. The standard of living here is amazing.
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• 14,301 Population

East Whiteland Township

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 2 reviews

Former Resident: I have lived in East Whiteland Township for 22 years. It has a small town quiet neighborhood feel. It is close to all of the schools in the district, which makes it nice for after school sports pick ups. There are a handful of good restaurants, and some great shopping at Wegmans and Kimberton Whoke Foods. There are several small parks and some historical sites. A large Target sits beside the Wegmans, along with Panera, Rita’s, Chipotle. I get my hair, nails, dog groomed all right in Malvern. Right off of rt. 202 and close to Great Valley Corporate Center. There is no place I would rather call home.
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• 11,072 Population

Upper Providence Township

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 24 reviews

Niche User: I live in Upper Providence Township. It is a little expensive but has beautiful surroundings, well educated neighbors, great public schools, very safe and quiet. The small town of Media is at its center and had great restaurants, boutiques, and other small businesses available for your needs.
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• 10,380 Population

Montgomeryville

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 30 reviews

Niche User: The atmosphere and aura of this neighborhood is outstanding. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming even before we moved in! It is mainly families in this neighborhood but the kids are never too noisy. If I could do the process over again, I would still want my parents to chose this neighborhood to live in. Although we moved in when i was 10, this home means more to me than the one we were in before. After living in a small townhouse, it is so refreshing being in this neighborhood. Big, beautiful trees cascading over children playing in the yards. In the future, I believe more and new families will continue to move here. This will always be a joyful and welcoming place to live.
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• 13,370 Population

Radnor Township

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: I am a student at Radnor High School and have been through Radnor's public schools. I can say that they provided me with superb education. I also am a resident in Radnor and it is very safe. I see Radnor police all the time especially near the schools. The main town in Radnor is always very clean and well kept. It is no surprise that it is expensive to live in Radnor.
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• 31,710 Population

Upper St. Clair

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: Probably the best place to grow up as a kid and or raise kids in the Pittsburgh area. The USC schools are a great place to learn and have ample opportunities for kids, and just about any neighborhood is safe and friendly. USC does fall short by having to drive around to get to just about anything, and some people are way too sheltered from outside the USC bubble. With that being said, overall USC is a safe and friendly community.
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• 19,524 Population

Plymouth Meeting

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Plymouth Meeting is enriched in historical culture and it is a fantastic suburb of Pennsylvania. It provides you with social culture similar to the larger cities but the safeness of a small town. The town is diverse with many ages, races, religions, and social cultures but embraces a unity among neighbors.
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• 6,261 Population

Marshall Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 33 reviews

Current Resident: I like that we are close to great services, shopping, highways yet it is a safe and quiet community. The public service crew does a great job at keeping the area pretty and clean. The one thing I do not like it the lack of competition for better internet service. Many residents I have spoken are unhappy with the poor internet service. We should let Verizon in!
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• 8,232 Population

Nether Providence Township

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: Nether Providence Township is a community that does not make you feel alone. You can walk into your favorite restaurant and are bound to be recognized by a staff member. You can walk into the grocery store and run into a familiar smiling face. You are surrounding by kind people every day, some may still be stranger and some may be friends. People who move to Nether Providence, tend to stay!
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• 13,777 Population

Exton

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: Everything is within walking distance . Family oriented, yet perfect for retirees and young people as well. SO much to do, fabulous restaurants, close knit communities, shopping, top class schools, immaculate neighborhoods. Great area to raise families!
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• 4,974 Population

Lionville

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: Love it here, very quiet Historic little town nestled between Downingtown and Exton. Situated in the Downingtown School District which is swell. I wish there were some more sidewalks where I am located but the traffic is minimal and everyone is quite friendly. Super close to the Exton Mall, eateries, shops and everything you can think of. Couldn't recommend it more. Probably why the property values go up every year!
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• 6,548 Population

West Conshohocken

• Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Friendly neighbors. Good restaurants. Easy access to multiple major highways. Ample parking. Quick commute into the city with the option of the train line within walking distance. Best suburb in the Philly area.
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• 1,301 Population

O'Hara Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 22 reviews

Current Resident: Overall I really enjoy O'Hara Township. It is a great place to raise a family and has great schools. It is a very safe community that has a nice park for community members to use. One downfall is that it is pretty expensive. I would recommend living in O'Hara Township to any one.
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• 8,809 Population