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Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Bala Cynwyd, PA
At a Glance
How Bala Cynwyd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bala Cynwyd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bala Cynwyd a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bala Cynwyd residents earn a median household income of $144,453 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $91,798. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bala Cynwyd is $628,400 , 123% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,061,644. Median rent is $1,812/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Bala Cynwyd reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 326/100K.
Education
74.3% of adults in Bala Cynwyd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (120% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bala Cynwyd has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.