Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
25%
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,101
Population
12,620
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A colonial town with a modern side
Colonial
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Historic
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Riverfront
Offering an eclectic mix of historic and modern, Bala Cynwyd is a unique place -- starting with its unusual name and moving to its historic attractions and including its famous former residents (like basketball star Kobe Bryant). Bala Cynwyd was settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682. Originally, the settlement was called Pencoyd. Eventually, it transformed into two towns -- Bala and Cynwyd -- both named after places in Wales. The historic district wraps along Bala Avenue and Montgomery Avenue, providing quaint shops and restaurants along tree-lined streets.
The Cynwyd Heritage Trail provides residents with a two-mile, multi-use trail ideal for walking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. The Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation, which covers 12 acres, is another terrific destination. This park dates back to 1880 and features a pond, a stream, a formal rose garden, and a greenhouse. Directly south of Balay Cynwyd, the large West Fairmount Park stretches along the Schuylkill River and includes walking trails, the Belmont Grove, the Underground Railroad Museum, and the Centennial Arboretum.
For even more attractions, museums, theaters, and historic sites, residents can travel to nearby Downtown Philadelphia, less than six miles southeast.
Explore the City
Cynwyd Heritage Trail Bridge
Bala Cynwyd Shopping Aerial
Buon Gusto Pizzeria & Grill is known for its delicious pies and atmosphere in Bala Cynwyd.
Cynwyd SEPTA Station
For a beautiful 2-mile hike or bike ride, you can hit the Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Bala Cynwyd.
Riders can hop on the SEPTA line in Bala Cynwyd for easy access to Philadelphia.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,310
Average: $157,858
Education
7,209
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,334
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bala Cynwyd has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bala Cynwyd, PA is $1,616 for a studio, $2,096 for one bedroom, $2,754 for two bedrooms, and $3,461 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bala Cynwyd has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,096/month
747 Sq Ft
House
$2,794/month
1,726 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,875/month
908 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,292/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bala Cynwyd, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
809 Students
Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades K-8
809 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
- Merion Botanical Park
- Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
- Fairmount Park
- Please Touch Museum
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.