At a Glance
Median Income
$114,306
$64,268 per capita
Home Value
$344,800
Zillow: $516,127
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Jenkintown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jenkintown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jenkintown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jenkintown residents earn a median household income of $114,306 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,268. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Jenkintown is $344,800 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,127. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 30.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Jenkintown reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,001/100K.
Education
71.8% of adults in Jenkintown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jenkintown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population4,708
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density7,980/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,306
Per Capita$64,268
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,800
Rent$1,463
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$516,127
Housing Units2,243
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property1,001/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation331 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries53
Did You Know?
Jenkintown was founded in 1874.
The median home in Jenkintown was built in 1938.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.