Folsom, Pennsylvania
Folsom is a community of 8,671 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Folsom
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hedgerow Theatre, Widener University, Benjamin West Birthplace and Crozer Theological Seminary.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Folsom
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Folsom
Folsom is a census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Ridley Township. The population was 8,323 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Folsom, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Hedgerow Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theater and theater company in Rose Valley near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks15
Benjamin West Birthplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Crozer Theological Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Pennsylvania seminary (1868-1970)
John P. Crozer II Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Morton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Ogden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Lazaretto
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic place, first quarantine hospital in the United States
The Printzhof
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Archaeological site in Delaware County, United States of America
Thomas Leiper Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Thunderbird Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Westlawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Wolley Stille
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Deshong Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
S. SWARTHMORE AVE PARK
Park · 1.4 mi
25 South Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Township
sunrise-sunset
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
320 Market Café
Cafe · American, Deli, Local, Pizza, Sandwich · 1.3 mi
713 South Chester Road, Swarthmore
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Bamboo Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
333 Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore
Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Hobbs Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
1 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
New London Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1016 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Nifty Fifty's
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
1900 Macdade Boulevard, Folsam
Su-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00
Rosemary
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
25 East Hinckley Avenue, Ridley Park
Su, Tu-Th 17:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
Aria Mediteranean Cuisine
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
405 Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore
Mo,Su off; Tu 16:00-20:00; We-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 15:00-20:00
Panda Asian Fusion
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
2117-2119 Macdade Boulevard, Holmes
Mo-Th 11:15-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
28 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship21
Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 1.4 mi
727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore
Swarthmore United Methodist Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.2 mi
129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
Ridley Park Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.9 mi
300 North Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park
Shopping10
Swarthmore Campus and Community Store
Shop · 1.4 mi
4 South Chester Road, Swarthmore
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare3
Map of Folsom
187 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Intl Ap 72408 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Delaware County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Eddystone 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Collingdale 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Aldan 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Clifton Heights 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Rose Valley 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Brookhaven 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Chester 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Drexel Hill 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Darby 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Lansdowne 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thunderbird RV, Smallbones, Public domain
- Thomas Leiper House Delco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Printz, Smallbones, Public domain
- OldMainUpland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- MortonsenCabin, User:Smallbones ., Public domain
- CrozerII, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Wolley 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Ogden House, Abby Norling-Ruggles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MortonMorton House, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Philadelphia Lazaretto, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- BWestBplace, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- WestLawnPA, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- OldMainWidener, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- St Pauls Episcopal Chester PA, Smallbones, CC0
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