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Wyncote, PA

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A historic town near Philly

Historic College Commutes Family-Friendly Mass Transit

Wyncote is about 10 miles north of Downtown Philadelphia. This attractive town is wooded and historic, making it a favorite choice among commuters and students attending the adjacent Arcadia University. Having the Jenkintown-Wyncote Station, one of the state’s busiest SEPTA rail stations, in town makes commuting even easier. The railway station is located near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Glenside Avenue.

The Wyncote Historic District dates back to 1865 and includes a variety of Victorian homes, many in the vicinity of Robinson Park. This beautiful green space includes a pond with a fountain surrounded by benches. The Curtis Arboretum is located off Church Road and provides two ponds and a historic hall available for events. While Wyncote does have a few shops, restaurants, and businesses scattered around town, residents will find more options just beyond the town’s borders. A large shopping district with a PetSmart, Trader Joe’s, and Walgreens Pharmacy is located off Old York Road.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wyncote, PA is $1,293 for a studio, $1,563 for one bedroom, $2,012 for two bedrooms, and $2,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wyncote has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,563/month
904 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

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

Wyncote Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

362 Students

7
out of 10

Cedarbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

681 Students

6
out of 10

Cheltenham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,442 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Briar Bush Nature Center
  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Lorimer Park
  • Wissahickon Valley Park
  • 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.