What are the schools like in Jenkintown, PA?

Jenkintown is served primarily by Jenkintown SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Jenkintown?

The median household income in Jenkintown, PA is $118,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Jenkintown, PA?

Jenkintown has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.1 inches.

Jenkintown, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jenkintown, PA affordable or expensive?

Jenkintown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jenkintown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $331,600 and the median rent is $1,288 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jenkintown, PA?

Jenkintown has a violent crime rate of 127.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1001.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jenkintown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Jenkintown is a small town of 4,703 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $118,750 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Jenkintown stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jenkintown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jenkintown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Jenkintown's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jenkintown costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jenkintown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$331,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,288	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jenkintown's violent crime rate is 127.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.8 /100k

Property Crime

1001.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jenkintown is served primarily by Jenkintown SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jenkintown, PA	National Avg
School District	Jenkintown SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	67.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jenkintown sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 16.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jenkintown, PA
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	16.1"

Demographics

Metric	Jenkintown, PA	National Avg
Population	4,703	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wyncote, PA 1 mi Glenside, PA 1 mi Elkins Park, PA 1 mi McKinley, PA 1 mi Arcadia University, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Jenkintown

Jenkintown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19046

Jenkintown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jenkintown, PA affordable or expensive?

Jenkintown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jenkintown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $331,600 and median rent is $1,288/month.

What is the crime rate in Jenkintown, PA?

Jenkintown's violent crime rate is 127.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1001.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jenkintown?

Public schools in Jenkintown are operated by Jenkintown SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jenkintown, PA a good place to live?

Jenkintown, PA has a population of 4,703, a median household income of $118,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jenkintown?

Jenkintown averages 41.8°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 16.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jenkintown?

Jenkintown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19046.

What is the population of Jenkintown?

The population of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania is 4,703 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jenkintown?

Key numbers for living in Jenkintown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $331,600, median household income $118,750, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jenkintown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.