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Media, PA

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An affluent Pennsylvania city with a thriving community

Urban Upscale Restaurants Public Transit Parks Great Schools Local Business

Located 14 miles west of Philadelphia and just 10 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport, Media offers a small, tight-knit community with an urban feel. Local businesses, fabulous restaurants, and bustling bars define this mini city.

Enjoy local eats and breweries such as Brick & Brew, a happening gastropub with delicious cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. Residents enjoy Media’s family-friendly community events and wonderful public schools in the Rose Tree Media School District. Every Wednesday evening, May through September, Media hosts “Dining Under the Stars.” The downtown area streets shut down so residents can enjoy cuisine from local restaurants and dine in the streets under the stars as a community.

Get outdoors by visiting the Glen Providence Park, a historic community space with lush lawns, a pond, creek, hiking trails, and abundant opportunities for bird watching. Upscale apartment and condos are available for rent, so find your perfect family-friendly rental and become a part of this welcoming community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Media, PA is $924 for a studio, $1,569 for one bedroom, $1,997 for two bedrooms, and $3,139 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Media has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,569/month
682 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

34

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

Media Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

8
out of 10

Rose Tree Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

8
out of 10

Glenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

563 Students

7
out of 10

Indian Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

458 Students

6
out of 10

Springton Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

977 Students

8
out of 10

Penncrest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,212 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware County Institute of Science
  • Rose Tree Park
  • Smedley Park
  • Hildacy Farm Preserve
  • Scott Arboretum

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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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.