"Andorra," William Warner Harper house, Wyndmoor, Penn. Ornamental pool, 1919
Wyndmoor’s story
135 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1919.
- 1891Wyndmoor is settled
WyndmoorPA
A town of 5,633, settled in 1891.
Population
5,633
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$485K
Census ACS
Household income
$153K
median
Median age
49.3
years
Jobs based here
1,530
A commuter town
Is Wyndmoor a good place to live?
66% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Wyndmoor, above both the Pennsylvania town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). We don’t grade Wyndmoor yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Wyndmoor for work
Where Wyndmoor’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,530jobs based in Wyndmoor
3%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 269 attractions →Lynnewood Hall and 194 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wyndmoor. Close and well known come first.
Big draw3 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw11 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw8 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw10 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Wyndmoor: who provides what
Wyndmoor is unincorporated, so Montgomery County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Main System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMontgomery CountyMontgomery County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1903819038 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wyndmoor.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Wyndmoor
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 94% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 42 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Wyndmoor.
6risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
42
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
A smaller share of residents live below the poverty line in Wyndmoor than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
1.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Wyndmoor, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7.6% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The median household income in Wyndmoor is $153,000. Jobs based in Wyndmoor grew to 1,530 in 2023, 130 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Wyndmoor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 28% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $153,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Wyndmoor3%
Philadelphia35%
Springfield Township6%
Abington Township3%
Whitemarsh Township2%
9 mi
median commute distance
1,530
jobs based in Wyndmoor
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Wyndmoor has four seasons and pleasant summers
Wyndmoor has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 24° and about 8 inches of snow falls in a winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring42–63°
Summer64–84°
Fall47–66°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
9.4%conserved
9.4%
conserved · 98 of 1,048 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mermaid Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Wyndhill Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
A smaller share of adults in Wyndmoor report frequent mental distress than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
12% of Wyndmoor adults report frequent mental distress. Wyndmoor beats the Pennsylvania average on 12 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 11% of Wyndmoor adults report frequent physical distress.
| Wyndmoor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.4% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 24% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
12 better13 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Wyndmoor | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.6% | 14.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 9.4% | 15.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital
1.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Wyndmoor sells for about $675K at the median
Wyndmoor’s median rent is $1,464 a month.
$675Kmedian sale price
| Wyndmoor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,464 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wyndmoor
17pages on Wyndmoor
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
42 within 15 miles of the center of Wyndmoor
Westminster Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Glenside1.3 miPennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonUniversity or college · Public · Abington4.9 mi$15,268 in-state tuitionMontgomery County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blue Bell7.6 mi$6,690 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Wyndmoor residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Wyndmoor
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Wyndmoor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,853 at the 2020 census. Wyndmoor has the same ZIP code, 19038, as the towns of Glenside, North Hills, and Erdenheim.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 420 ft
Wyndmoor’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Wyndmoor.
Springfield TownshipPhiladelphiaFlourtownCheltenham TownshipWyndmoor
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndmoor | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Springfield Township | #65 | A+ | C− | A− | A | A |
| Philadelphia | #1011 | D | B− | D− | D | C |
| Flourtown | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cheltenham Township | #755 | C+ | D | D− | B+ | A |
Wyndmoor and Flourtown aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Wyndmoor with a neighbor →
Questions about Wyndmoor
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wyndmoor, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Wyndmoor yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Wyndmoor, PA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Daniel Lovitz and Jim Cramer.