Elkins Park, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,286 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,773 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$366,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
3
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 5 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 3%

Schools

Wyncote Academy
<1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Myers El Sch
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Elkins Park Sch
1 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

Salus University
<1 miles, N
Gratz College
<1 miles, SW
Manor College
1 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Jeanes Hospital
2 miles, SE 4.1 star
Albert Einstein Medical Center
3 miles, SW 1.4 star
Abington Memorial Hospital
3 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Philadelphia International Airport
15 miles, SW 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
22 miles, E 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, N 1.4 star
Atlantic City International Airport
52 miles, S 1.4 star