Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Narberth
Narberth, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,883
Population
4,390
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Relish a convenient locale in Greater Philadelphia
Suburban
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Quaint
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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Convenient
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Tucked inside Montgomery County along the historic Philadelphia Main Line, Narberth is a one-square-mile borough with the walkable downtown most suburbs only dream of. Shops, cafes, and locally owned businesses line Haverford Avenue, making it easy to run errands on foot. Center City Philadelphia is a short SEPTA Regional Rail ride away, while Valley Forge National Park to the west offers a genuine nature escape.
The borough traces its roots to 1881, when Edward R. Price founded it as the Quaker-friendly town of Elm. Reincorporated as Narberth in 1895, its deep history shows in the architecture—especially within the Narbrook Park Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rental options tend toward charming older apartment communities, converted row homes, and well-maintained multi-family buildings that reflect the borough's compact, pedestrian-scaled character. For renters seeking easy Philadelphia access without sacrificing a neighborly, small-town feel, Narberth consistently delivers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,152
Average: $172,018
Education
2,642
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,738
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Narberth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Narberth, PA is $1,427 for a studio, $1,894 for one bedroom, $2,687 for two bedrooms, and $2,541 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Narberth has increased by 7.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,894/month
665 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
514 Students
Public
Grades K-8
814 Students
Public
Grades K-8
814 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Merion Botanical Park
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
- Haverford College Arboretum
- Rolling Hill Park
- Cobbs Creek Park
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.