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Trainer, PA

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Affordable living midway between Wilmington and Philly

River Suburban Commuter Affordable Great Location

Nestled along the Delaware River, Trainer is a borough and suburb of Wilmington and Philadelphia. Great for renters who enjoy having access to two metro areas, Trainer features a variety of rentals for every budget from mid-range to upscale. The town’s economy is powered by Trainer’s various manufacturing and industrial businesses. Trainer mainly consists of these businesses, along with homes, two parks, and a few small grocery stores. Thankfully, the town is convenient to several major commercial centers and cities. Wilmington and Philly are both about 25 minutes from Trainer. Traveling throughout these metro areas is easy with access to Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 13.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

2

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Upland Park
  • Clayton Park
  • Bellevue State Park (DE)
  • Scott Arboretum
  • Fox Point State Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.