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Rose Valley, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,225
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,674
ZIP codes
0
Rose Valley and its ZIP codes
Rose Valley at a glance
- Rose Valley is about 5.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $246,875, about 3.2 times the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $751,100 (about 3 times the Pennsylvania figure) and median rent is $2,900 a month.
Local data for Rose Valley, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rose Valley, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$246,875
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$751,100
Median rent
$2,900/mo
Homeownership
98.0%
Bachelor's or higher
87.4%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (241), German Americans (212), Italian Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Rose Valley.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,852
219,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.92B
FY 2026, $10,262 per person
How people get to work
Rose Valley, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home31.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rose Valley, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,153
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Rose Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookhavenBorough | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| MediaBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ParksideBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.7 |
| UplandBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Village Green-Green RidgeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.9 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| RutledgeBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MortonBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LimaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| ChesterCity | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| EddystoneBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Chester HeightsBorough | 4.4 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rose Valley, PA in?
- Rose Valley is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rose Valley, PA?
- About 1,225 people live in Rose Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rose Valley?
- Nearby places include Brookhaven (1.5 mi), Media (1.8 mi), Parkside (1.9 mi), Swarthmore (2 mi), Woodlyn (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023