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Fort Washington, PA Area Guide

Relish natural beauty and rich history near Philadelphia

Suburban Family-Friendly Historic Peaceful Scenic Quaint Welcoming Convenient

Located just 15 miles north of Philadelphia, Fort Washington is a lush, laidback suburb rooted in a rich history. Fort Washington once contained a fort built by General George Washington and continues to preserve its past with attractions like Fort Washington State Park, Hope Lodge, and Highlands Mansion in addition to annual community events such as Charter Day, Faerie Festival, Ales and Petals, 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment, and the Highlands Hunt Breakfast.

Surrounded by scenic parks, nature preserves, and country clubs, Fort Washington offers abundant options for engaging in outdoor recreation and enjoying nature. Nearby Temple University Ambler also provides many educational and cultural opportunities to the Fort Washington community. Quick access to I-276, Route 309, and multiple SEPTA train stations makes getting around from Fort Washington simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Washington, PA is $1,809 for a studio, $1,989 for one bedroom, $2,532 for two bedrooms, and $3,677 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Washington has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,989/month
731 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Fort Washington El School

Public

Grades K-5

499 Students

Upper Dublin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,318 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wissahickon Valley Park
  • Pennypack Farm
  • Fort Washington State Park
  • Briar Bush Nature Center
  • The Morris Arboretum

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.