Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Penn Valley, PA
Area Guide
A unique suburb just minutes from Philadelphia
Public Transportation
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Dog-Friendly
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Parks
The small town of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania is a tight-knit community located less than 10 miles from Philadelphia. Superb amenities are nearby, and residents enjoy being so close to Pennsylvania’s largest city and all of its attractions. Public transportation is a great part about living in Penn Valley, making traveling convenient and simple. Private schools and public schools in the Lower Merion School District reside in Penn Valley. A rare find, an off-leash dog park, gives residents and their furry friends access to the creek and all of the wildlife at West Mill Creek Park. After you find your apartment in Penn Valley, be sure to visit the Pub of Penn Valley for diverse pub food on a welcoming outdoor patio. Apartments in the area are a bit pricey, but the great community and easy commute to Philadelphia is well worth the rent.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$152,599
Average: $181,100
Education
5,930
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,788
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Penn Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Penn Valley, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rolling Hill Park
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
- Merion Botanical Park
- Saunders Woods Preserve
- Haverford College 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 June 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.