Jenkintown, PA Area Guide

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Jenkintown Area Facts

  • Jenkintown has a Livability Score of 94/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jenkintown crime rates are 35% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Jenkintown is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jenkintown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tot Lot
      Ralph Morgan Park
      Wyncote
      Abington Art Center
      Thomas Williams Park
      Robinson Park
      George Perley Bird Sanctuary
      Baederwood Park

      Entertainment

      Hiway Theatre
      Abington Art Center
      St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church
      Stephen A. Schwarzman Stadium
      Keswick Theatre
      Richard Wall House
      The Little Theater
      Spruance Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Kings Corner
      Dunkin'
      Buckets Bar & Grill
      Sweetly Scooped
      Village Deli
      Qdoba
      Bernie's Restraunt & Bar
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Jenkintown? Of all people who commute, 19.0% take public transportation in Jenkintown.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jenkintown? The cost of living in Jenkintown is 123/100 - which is 25% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Jenkintown
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jenkintown? Jenkintown crime rates are 1,192, which are 35% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,192 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 84

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      138%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Jenkintown? The median income in Jenkintown is $114,881 which is 109% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $114,881108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,87187% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jenkintown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jenkintown home prices? Jenkintown home prices are $314,000 - which is 87% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $314,00070% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50158% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Jenkintown have good schools? The Jenkintown graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Jenkintown a good place to live? Jenkintown has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      3 total surveys

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