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Fort Washington, PA

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Relish natural beauty and rich history near Philadelphia

Suburban Family-Friendly Historic Peaceful Scenic Quaint Welcoming Convenient

Located just 15 miles north of Philadelphia, Fort Washington is a lush, laidback suburb rooted in a rich history. Fort Washington once contained a fort built by General George Washington and continues to preserve its past with attractions like Fort Washington State Park, Hope Lodge, and Highlands Mansion in addition to annual community events such as Charter Day, Faerie Festival, Ales and Petals, 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment, and the Highlands Hunt Breakfast.

Surrounded by scenic parks, nature preserves, and country clubs, Fort Washington offers abundant options for engaging in outdoor recreation and enjoying nature. Nearby Temple University Ambler also provides many educational and cultural opportunities to the Fort Washington community. Quick access to I-276, Route 309, and multiple SEPTA train stations makes getting around from Fort Washington simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Washington, PA is $1,932 for one bedroom, $2,542 for two bedrooms, and $3,646 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Washington has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,932/month
757 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fort Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

499 Students

7
out of 10

Upper Dublin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,318 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wissahickon Valley Park
  • Pennypack Farm
  • Fort Washington State Park
  • Briar Bush Nature Center
  • The Morris Arboretum

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 2025.