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Community guide · Chester and Delaware counties
Strafford, PA
A residential Main Line community between Wayne and Devon, with a historic train station.
About Strafford
Strafford is a community mainly in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, between Wayne and Devon, with parts in neighboring townships. Most addresses use a Wayne mailing address.
The Strafford station, a Victorian-era building on the Paoli/Thorndale Line, is a local landmark. Shops are along Lancaster Avenue and in downtown Wayne nearby.
Housing
Single-family homes from the late 19th century to today on a mix of wooded and suburban lots, plus some townhomes and condominiums near Lancaster Avenue.
What to check before buying
A Wayne mailing address here can be in Chester or Delaware County, so start with the parcel record.
- Township, county and public school district for the parcel.
- Assessment and tax bill for the specific parcel.
- Rail noise and parking near the station.
Available homes
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Market snapshot
Strafford market data
We publish figures for Strafford only from authorized, dated source data. None is available right now.
Getting around
- SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line at Strafford station
- Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) and U.S. 202 nearby
Local amenities
- Historic Strafford station
- Shopping on Lancaster Avenue and in downtown Wayne
- Township parks and trails in Tredyffrin
School resources
This area is served by more than one public school district. Boundaries follow township lines, so confirm the district for a specific address.
- Tredyffrin/Easttown School District (opens in a new tab)
- Radnor Township School District (opens in a new tab)
School data is published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the Future Ready PA Index (opens in a new tab). We do not rate or rank schools.
Market insights
Reading for Strafford buyers, sellers and investors
Local Housing Markets
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Nearby communities
Wayne
A Main Line town centered on Lancaster Avenue and the Wayne train station.
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Devon
A Main Line community in Easttown and Tredyffrin townships, home of the Devon Horse Show.
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St. Davids
A Radnor Township community between Radnor and Wayne, with a train station and Eastern University.
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Main Line
Historic towns along Lancaster Avenue and the rail line west of Philadelphia.
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Facts on this page were last reviewed October 22, 2026. Sources: Tredyffrin Township (opens in a new tab), SEPTA schedules and maps (opens in a new tab). Details change; confirm anything important with the source.
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