Dating by city / United States / Pennsylvania / Swarthmore

Singles in Swarthmore

Members from Swarthmore and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

Join free

About Swarthmore

  • About 6,200 people live in Swarthmore.
  • It's part of Pennsylvania.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 90 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Philadelphia is about 10 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Camden (12 miles), Wilmington (15 miles) and Cherry Hill (17 miles).

A first date in Swarthmore

Everyone in Swarthmore knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Swarthmore: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Swarthmore?

More than 3.3 million people live within 30 miles of Swarthmore, in 115 towns and cities including Philadelphia, Camden and Wilmington. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Swarthmore?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Swarthmore or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Swarthmore real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Swarthmore?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

Dating tips

Profile & photos

How to write a profile that gets replies

Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.

3 min read

First dates

First date ideas that are easy and safe

The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.

2 min read

All dating tips