Wallingford is a Delaware County community within Nether Providence Township, located between Media and Swarthmore. The area is primarily residential and includes established neighborhoods with a variety of architectural styles, tree-lined roads, and convenient access to central Delaware County.

Wallingford Station provides SEPTA Regional Rail service toward Philadelphia, while nearby Route 252 and Baltimore Pike connect the community with Media, Swarthmore, and surrounding areas. The grounds of the Community Arts Center and nearby parks provide cultural and recreational opportunities, with I-476 accessible a short distance away.