Ridley Park, Pennsylvania 2025

In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, there is a borough called Ridley Park. In 1887, it was established as a railroad community, and it calls itself "The Friendly Borough." The 2020 census found 7,122 people living there. The area of Ridley Park is 1.79 square miles. Ridley Park falls within the Philadelphia region and may be found at latitude 39.895434° N and longitude 75.357006° W. The elevation is 299 feet above sea level. Ridley Park uses the 19078 zip code.

According to the 2010 census, Ridley Park's population was 7,363, with 3,082 households and 2,069 families. The population density of Ridley Park is 4,011.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the township is 97.44% White, 1.56% Asian, 0.34% from other races, 0.65% from two or more races, 0.07% Native American or Alaskan Native, and 0.47% Black or African American. 0.47% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,082 single-family homes in Ridley Park, or 96.6% of all residences in the city, while 137, or 4.5%, are apartment buildings. The average household size was 2.46, and the average family size was 3.17. The population was spread out, with 23.8% being younger than 18, 7.5% being between the ages of 18 and 24, 31.1% being between the ages of 25 and 44, 23.1% being between the ages of 45 and 64, and 15.6% being 65 or older. The median age was 40 years of age. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females over 18, there were 91.6 males.

There are 3,133 homes in Ridley Park, of which 2,269, or 72.2%, are owner-occupied. 77.3% of homes had someone living in them who was above the age of 18. In Ridley Park, 67.1% of the residents over the age of 25 had a high school diploma or higher. 7.4% of the population was unemployed, including 69.1% of the labor force.

According to the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the town was $44,412, and the median income for a family was $57,857. Males had a median income of $36,324 versus $26,039 for females. The town's per capita income was $19,470. Around 3.5% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those who were under 18 and 8.7% of those who were 65 or older.

The Ridley Park Historical Society Museum is in Ridley Park, which is located in the middle of downtown. The Ridley Park Civic Association's annual Halloween Parade attracts up to 2,000 area marchers and more than 4,000 spectators. The Ridley Park Veterans' Monument, a war memorial that honors Ridley Park soldiers who fought in wars from the American Civil War to the Iraq War, is situated on the recreation field behind Ridley Park's Borough Hall.

Some famous people from Ridley Park include pro football player and coach Sean McDermott, Broadway theater producer and director Hal Prince, and actor T. J. Miller. Many companies are headquartered in Ridley Park, including Timoney Technology LTD, Helios Group, T & M Supply INC., Holroyd Iron and Metal Company, and Delaware Valley Steel Company.

Delaware County Memorial Hospital, a 224-bed acute care facility with extensive inpatient and outpatient services located on a 44-acre property, is situated in Ridley Park.

Instead of having a mayor, Ridley Park is governed by a seven-member council, all of whom are elected at-large for four-year terms. The council's president is chosen by its members. The council's most recent presidents have been Andrew J. Cipriani, Jr. (2018–2019), Paul R. Fetters (2016–2017), Brian E. Radtke (2014–2015), David W. Simpson (2012–2013), Council President C. Louis Smmis (2010–2011) (2011 being the year in which he passed away), Frank F. Harvey, III (2008–2009), Leon E. Williams, Jr. (2006–2007), William J. White (2004–2005), Donald E. Cochran (2002–2003), Joseph R. Bringuier (2000–2001), James F. Sccontrini (1996–1999), Paul J. Fiorenza (1994–1995), Frank L. Simpson (1988–1993), Robert E. Heffron, Jr. (1981–1987), Joseph P. Dorsey (1977–1980), Dominic P. Brack (1974–1976), Arthur J. Watson (1970–1973).

The SEPTA Route 102 had its eastern terminus in Ridley Park before it was shut down in 2013. The SEPTA Routes 109, 110, and 114 buses and the Media/Elwyn Line Regional Rail all stop at Ridley Park. The Ridley Park train station used to be along the Pennsylvania Railroad's Main Line; it opened in 1887.

Ridley Park has a warm-summer humid continental climate that is typical of southeastern Pennsylvania. Summers can be very hot and muggy, while winters can be chilly. Winter temperatures can range from 25 to 35 °F and summer temperatures from 75 to 90 °F. Ridley Park's normal monthly average temperature is 48 °F. On June 28, 1984, the temperature in Ridley Park peaked at 100 °F. A temperature of 104 °F was registered in Ridley Park on July 22, 1953, although it is now thought that this result was erroneous. On February 12, 1899, the temperature dropped to a record -12 °F, making it the lowest temperature ever recorded in the city of Ridley Park. On February 5, 1934, it dropped to -24 °F in Ridley Park. Ridley Park normally experiences temperatures below freezing for 149 days per year.

Ridley Park has a public pool and skate park, with membership available to both residents and non-residents. William E. Miller (a.k.a. "Miller" or "Pop" to the lifeguards and regular patrons), and three other individuals unknown to me, founded Ridley Park Pool around 1959. Mr. Miller served as the pool's lifeguard supervisor and staff discipline enforcer from its opening until the summer of 1986, save for the summer of 1962, when he stayed away due to a salary dispute with the borough. Ridley Park Pool is a great summer hangout with a kiddie pool, an Olympic-sized pool, diving boards, water slides, a beautifully-equipped playground, and an outdoor amphitheater. Ridley Park is home to the 60-acre (240,000 m2) Lake Hearn, which is encircled by a 1.3-mile (1.9 km