Redleaf 1897, c. 1897
Wynnewood’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1897.
- 1882Wynnewood is settled
WynnewoodPA
A town of 2,766, settled in 1882.
Population
2,766
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$816K
+5.8% in a year
Household income
$222K
median
Median age
39.4
years
Jobs based here
1,258
Balanced
Is Wynnewood a good place to live?
We don’t grade Wynnewood yet; the figures below are still real.
Nearby attractions
All 253 attractions →USS New Jersey and 175 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wynnewood. Close and well known come first.
Big draw8 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw9 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw6 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw7 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw9 mi MuseumLynnewood HallSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Wynnewood: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wynnewood, and how to reach them.
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
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 code1909619096 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 Wynnewood.
Housing
Homes in Wynnewood are worth about $816K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Wynnewood who are owner-occupiers is 65%, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 78% and U.S. towns at 73%. Its going rate for rent comes in at $2,038 a month. Home values are up 5.8% over the year to September 2026.
$816KZillow home value
| Wynnewood | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,038 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wynnewood$816K
Pennsylvania$287K
+5.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very low risk in Wynnewood, mostly inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 88% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Wynnewood, 52% come from inland flooding and 13% from cold waves.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Wynnewood
July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 25° and about 8 inches of snow falls in a winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–43°
Spring43–63°
Summer65–85°
Fall48–67°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Wynnewood stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: the median household income there is higher
For half of commuters, work is under 7 miles away. The share of residents in Wynnewood who live below the poverty line is 5.1%, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Also worth knowing: in Wynnewood, the typical journey to work is 32 minutes. Only 2 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Wynnewood.
1%work in town
| Wynnewood | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $222,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Wynnewood1%
Philadelphia42%
Lower Merion Township10%
Upper Merion Township3%
Radnor Township3%
7 mi
median commute distance
1,258
jobs based in Wynnewood
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Outdoors
Open space protected for good: 2.8% of Wynnewood
Wynnewood’s trail density stands at 0.2 miles per square mile. Across 1 park or preserve: 0.1 miles of trail. One park or preserve covers 11 acres here.
2.8%conserved
| Wynnewood | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
2.8%
conserved · 11 of 378 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shortridge Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wynnewood
16pages on Wynnewood
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
45 within 15 miles of the center of Wynnewood
Talmudical Yeshiva of PhiladelphiaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Philadelphia1.3 mi$11,512 tuitionCommunity College of PhiladelphiaCommunity college · Public · Philadelphia6 mi$4,632 in-state tuitionTemple UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Philadelphia6.1 mi$23,011 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Wynnewood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Wynnewood
4 notable people were born in Wynnewood.
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About Wynnewood
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Wynnewood is a suburban unincorporated community, located west of Philadelphia, straddling Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was named in 1691 for Dr. Thomas Wynne, William Penn's physician and the first Speaker of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Wynnewood is one of many neighborhoods on the historic Philadelphia Main Line, and is the home of institutions such as Lankenau Medical Center, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Palmer Theological Seminary, All Saints' Episcopal Church, and Friends' Central School.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 295 ft
- ZIP code
- 19096
Wynnewood’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Wynnewood.
NarberthArdmorePenn WynneMerion StationWynnewood
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnewood | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Narberth | #50 | A+ | D | B+ | A+ | A+ |
| Ardmore | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Penn Wynne | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merion Station | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wynnewood, Ardmore, Penn Wynne and Merion Station aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Wynnewood with a neighbor →
Questions about Wynnewood
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wynnewood, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Wynnewood yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Wynnewood, PA known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Wayne Ellington and John Langdon.