Collingdale is a small Delaware County borough located immediately southwest of Philadelphia. Its compact residential streets feature housing typical of the region's older inner-ring suburbs, including rowhomes, twins, and detached homes, with neighborhood businesses distributed along several main corridors.

MacDade Boulevard provides access to shopping and services throughout eastern Delaware County, while SEPTA transit connects Collingdale with Darby, Sharon Hill, Philadelphia, and surrounding communities. The borough's location also provides convenient access toward I-95, Philadelphia International Airport, and employment centers in both Philadelphia and Delaware County.