Media

Media prides itself on its town slogan, "everybody's hometown."
You'll even find some twin homes from the 1800's in Media.
Plum St Mall is a public walkway and makes a wonderful place to meet with friends or enjoy lunch in Media.
Media's walkability makes quick errands easy to accomplish for locals.
Check off your grocery list at Trader Joe's in Media.

Media, PA Area Guide

An affluent Pennsylvania city with a thriving community

Urban Upscale Restaurants Public Transit Parks Great Schools Local Business

Located 14 miles west of Philadelphia and just 10 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport, Media offers a small, tight-knit community with an urban feel. Local businesses, fabulous restaurants, and bustling bars define this mini city.

Enjoy local eats and breweries such as Brick & Brew, a happening gastropub with delicious cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. Residents enjoy Media’s family-friendly community events and wonderful public schools in the Rose Tree Media School District. Every Wednesday evening, May through September, Media hosts “Dining Under the Stars.” The downtown area streets shut down so residents can enjoy cuisine from local restaurants and dine in the streets under the stars as a community.

Get outdoors by visiting the Glen Providence Park, a historic community space with lush lawns, a pond, creek, hiking trails, and abundant opportunities for bird watching. Upscale apartment and condos are available for rent, so find your perfect family-friendly rental and become a part of this welcoming community.

Explore the City

Plum St Mall is a public walkway and makes a wonderful place to meet with friends or enjoy lunch in Media.

Media's walkability makes quick errands easy to accomplish for locals.

Check off your grocery list at Trader Joe's in Media.

Barrall Community Park is located in Media, Pennsylvania.

The Media Tot Lot offers play structures for children of all ages.

You'll always see neighbors walking down State St in Media.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Media, PA is $947 for a studio, $1,690 for one bedroom, $2,194 for two bedrooms, and $3,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Media has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,690/month
692 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Rose Tree El School

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

Glenwood El School

Public

Grades K-5

563 Students

Media El School

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

Indian Lane El School

Public

Grades K-5

458 Students

Springton Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

977 Students

Penncrest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,212 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware County Institute of Science
  • Rose Tree Park
  • Smedley Park
  • Hildacy Farm Preserve
  • Scott Arboretum

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 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.