Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
29%
Wyncote
Wyncote, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,649
Population
2,964
Renter Mix
35% Rent
A historic town near Philly
Historic
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College
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Commutes
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Mass Transit
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Wyncote is about 10 miles north of Downtown Philadelphia. This attractive town is wooded and historic, making it a favorite choice among commuters and students attending the adjacent Arcadia University. Having the Jenkintown-Wyncote Station, one of the state’s busiest SEPTA rail stations, in town makes commuting even easier. The railway station is located near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Glenside Avenue.
The Wyncote Historic District dates back to 1865 and includes a variety of Victorian homes, many in the vicinity of Robinson Park. This beautiful green space includes a pond with a fountain surrounded by benches. The Curtis Arboretum is located off Church Road and provides two ponds and a historic hall available for events. While Wyncote does have a few shops, restaurants, and businesses scattered around town, residents will find more options just beyond the town’s borders. A large shopping district with a PetSmart, Trader Joe’s, and Walgreens Pharmacy is located off Old York Road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,108
Average: $147,615
Education
1,350
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wyncote has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wyncote, PA is $1,371 for a studio, $1,625 for one bedroom, $2,160 for two bedrooms, and $2,820 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wyncote has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,625/month
906 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
681 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,442 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Briar Bush Nature Center
- Awbury Arboretum
- Lorimer Park
- Wissahickon Valley Park
- The Morris Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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.