Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Bala Cynwyd is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,622. Residents earn $144,453 per year, which is 92% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bala Cynwyd receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bala Cynwyd stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bala Cynwyd is $144,453, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Bala Cynwyd among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Bala Cynwyd is $628,400, making it a premium housing market at 123% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,812 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bala Cynwyd is a highly educated community — 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bala Cynwyd experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 25.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 82.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.2% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,453 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $91,798 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,600 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,886 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,641 |
| County GDP | $134,989M |
| Restaurants | 3,941 |
| Healthcare | 4,416 |
| Retail | 4,364 |
| Manufacturing | 639 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.77% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |
| Census Median | $628,400 |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $633,500 |
| Median List Price | $633,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $367 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,812 |
| 56% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.77% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,854/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,416 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 133 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.7 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0116°N, 75.2279°W |
| County FIPS | 42101 |
Winner: Democrat by 58.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.3% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 53 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,416 |
| Restaurants | 3,941 |
| Retail Stores | 4,364 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 133 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |