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Ridley Park is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,002 at the 2010 census. Ridley Park is the home of Boeing's CH-47 Chinook helicopter division.

The Lenape inhabited the Delaware River region several centuries before the arrival of European explorers and traders. The Okehocking Tribe of the Lenni Lenape Nation established small permanent villages along the river and its main tributaries. Land adjacent to Stoney Creek in Ridley Township has been identified as a Native American town site. Historians also believe that additional villages may have existed at other locations along Stoney Creek and Crum Creek in Ridley Park. Native Americans significantly influenced the built environment through their network of paths laid out for travel and communication purposes. Their footpaths through the densely forested countryside grew into the first roads of the area. Chester Pike is believed to have developed from a footpath created by the Lenni Lenape as their main thoroughfare in the area.

The borough is named after a place in Cheshire, England. John Morton, the signer of the American Declaration of Independence, was born and raised in a log cabin adjacent to East Ridley Avenue. He later replaced the cabin with a brick house and began farming 133 acres (0.54 km²) in the Ridley Park area. Chester Pike, originally a footpath, was realigned and widened by William Penn. Known then as the “Queens Highway,” it was one of the region's first roads stretching from Chester to Darby, and by 1715, it reached Philadelphia. General George Washington led his troops down this earthen road to Wilmington and eventually to Brandywine to confront the British in 1777. In 1799, the “Queens Highway” was improved as a plank road, and tolls were levied. The population of the area continued to increase after the American Revolutionary War. Consequently, a private elementary subscription school was founded in 1800 on a site at Chester Pike and Myrtle Avenue. This was one of the first schools in Delaware County.

Ridley Park is located at 39°52′47″N 75°19′32″W (39.879631, -75.325482). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), of which 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) is land and 0.93% is water. It has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 33.4 °F in January to 78.2 °F in July. The hardiness zone is 7b. 

Ridley Park places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Taylor Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. The Jabz Boxing and Ridley Sports Club provide a range of classes and personal training sessions tailored to all fitness levels. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Body Dynamics Fitness Center is another popular destination, offering state-of-the-art gym facilities and group exercise programs. For those looking to relax and rejuvenate, the Tranquil Mind & Body Wellness Spa offers a selection of massages, facials, and other spa treatments.

Top sites in Ridley, PA include Ridley Creek State Park, Tyler Arboretum, and Newlin Grist Mill Park.

Population: 7,072 (2020). Area: 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km²). Elevation: 36 feet (11 meters). ZIP Code: 19078. Area Code: 610.

FAQs

Is Ridley Park, PA a nice place to live?

Ridley Park is a relatively small community covering about 1.08 square miles of land. Therefore, it doesn’t feature many distinct neighborhoods. But living in Ridley Park, PA offers low crime and well-maintained blocks no matter where you reside. The most desirable areas tend to be in the north part of the city, while the most affordable tend to be in the southwest.

Is Ridley Park, PA expensive?

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania's cost of living is 8% higher than the national average. Ridley Park's housing expenses are 29% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 12% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 9% higher than the national average. Ridley Park has grocery prices that are 17% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Ridley Park is 3% lower than the national average.

What are the demographics of Ridley Park, PA?

Ridley Park is a city located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Ridley Park has a 2024 population of 7,199. Ridley Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,265 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridley Park was White: 88.41%, Black or African American: 4.66%, Two or more races: 4.04%, Other race: 2.38%, Asian: 0.52%, Native American: 0%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

Sources

Borough of Ridley Park

Wikipedia

World Population Review

Payscale

Suburban Solutions

Ridley Creek State Park

Tyler Arboretum

Newlin Grist Mill Park

Taylor Hospital

The Jabz Boxing

Ridley Sports Club

Planet Fitness

Body Dynamics Fitness Center

Tranquil Mind & Body Wellness Spa

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