Overview

Introduction to Yeadon, Pennsylvania

Yeadon, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 4 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Yeadon History

This region was originally occupied by the Lenni-Lenape tribe of Native Americans. Gradually, colonial establishments took hold as Dutch, Swedes, and English settlers built their homes, and the community came under the Colonial American government's control. Until the mid-1800s, Yeadon was an agricultural community. It was officially incorporated on March 9, 1893. The borough was named after the local landowner William Bullock's estate, "Yeadon Manor" which was itself named after his hometown of Yeadon in England.

Yeadon and Nearby Attractions

  • American Swedish Historical Museum
  • Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
  • Independence National Historical Park
  • Camden Children's Garden
  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • Ridley Creek State Park

Things To Do In Yeadon

Numerous historic sites are within 10 miles of Yeadon including the Caleb Pusey House and Landingford Plantation, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Walt Whitman House, and Fort Mifflin. The Philadelphia Museum of Art displays collections of Asian, American, and European art, as well as a number of Pennsylvania German artworks. The American Swedish Historical Museum houses artifacts reflecting the Swedish-American traditions and cultural heritage. Another popular place to visit is the Independence National Historical Park, which encompasses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. The Evansburg State Park features a golf course and picnic areas, and also offers opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and picnicking.

Yeadon Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Yeadon Higher Education

Colleges close to Yeadon include the Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University, Saint Joseph's University, and Peirce College.

Demographics

People

Total Population11,487
Male Share of the Population43.4%
Female Share of the Population56.6%
Senior Citizens17.6%
Employed Population 16+5,543
Age of the Population39

Families

% of people married33.3%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher28%
Median Earnings25+$36,850
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$20,655
Median Earnings With High School Degree$34,962

Wealth

Median Family Income$59,054
% Above Poverty Level89.5%
% Below Poverty Level10.5%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time35 minutes
% Working from Home3%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.4%
% Using Public Transportation15.6%

Housing

People Living Alone28%
Median Gross Rent$894
Median House Value$135,600

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)63.7%
African11.3%
West Indian6.4%
Jamaican4.6%
Liberian4.3%
Irish3.4%
Italian2.2%
German1.8%
Haitian1.4%
Nigerian0.6%
Sierra Leone0.6%
Ghanaian0.5%
English0.5%
Swedish0.3%
Arab0.3%
Barbadian0.2%
Ethiopian0.2%
Scottish0.2%
Canadian0.2%
French Except Basque0.2%
Moroccan0.2%
Trinidad Tobago0.1%
Bermudan0.1%
Greek0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
Lithuanian0.1%
Ukrainian0.1%
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Yeadon Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyDelaware County
Standard Zip Codes19050
Phone Area Codes4,84,610
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude39.94
Approximate Longitude-75.27

Yeadon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationPHILADELPHIA INTL AP
Distance5.1 miles
Jan Temp26 to 39 F
Apr Temp44 to 62 F
Jul Temp70 to 86 F
Oct Temp49 to 66 F
Annual Precip42 inches
StationAUDUBON
Distance9.9 miles
Jan Temp25 to 41 F
Apr Temp42 to 65 F
Jul Temp67 to 87 F
Oct Temp46 to 67 F
Annual Precip45.9 inches
StationNORRISTOWN
Distance13.6 miles
Jan Temp23 to 39 F
Apr Temp42 to 64 F
Jul Temp66 to 87 F
Oct Temp44 to 66 F
Annual Precip47.1 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Aldan4,156$73,958
Collingdale8,790$65,995
Colwyn2,554$51,548
Darby10,699$48,424
East Lansdowne2,678$70,921
Lansdowne10,628$73,087

Yeadon Public Libraries

Yeadon Public Library
809 LONGACRE BLVD
Yeadon, Pennsylvania
(610) 623-4090

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Yeadon Public Schools

Bell Avenue School
1000 Bell Ave
ZIP: 19050
(610) 284-6100
Primary
Total Enrollment 345
W B Evans Magnet Sch
900 Baily Rd
ZIP: 19050
(610) 623-5975
Primary
Total Enrollment 380
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