Cheltenham township, Pennsylvania
Cheltenham township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cheltenham township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 38,498. The land area covers 9.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 38,498 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,859 | ±474 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,394 | ±515 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,859 | ±474 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 535 | ±257 |
| Median Home Value | $384,800 | ±$12,672 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,608 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,022 | ±$6,616 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,175 | ±$4,505 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,729 | ±559 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 21,340 | ±778 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.7% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 38,840 (2024)
ID: 191390
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
8230 OLD YORK RD, ELKINS PARK PA 19027-1589
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GUS Population: 879,190 (2024)
ID: 173733
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 311, NORRISTOWN PA 19404-0311
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Cheltenham | KG-04 | Cheltenham, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salus University
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College | 0.7 mi away | 8360 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027-6262 |
2157801400
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ELKINS PARK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 563 EAST CHURCH ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA, 19027 |
(215) 635-5000
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Gratz College
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College | 0.8 mi away | 7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA, 19027 |
2156357300
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LA MOTT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 7420 SYCAMORE AVENUE, LA MOTT, PA, 19027 |
(215) 635-4419
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Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
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College | 0.9 mi away | 1299 Church Rd, Wyncote, PA, 19095-1898 |
2155760800
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WEST OAK LANE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 2000 WASHINGTON LANE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19138 |
(215) 685-2843
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Philadelphia Technician Training
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College Vocational | 1.2 mi away | 7446 D Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19138-1324 |
2153819403
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GLENSIDE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 215 SOUTH KESWICK AVENUE, GLENSIDE, PA, 19038 |
(215) 885-0455
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PITC Institute
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College | 1.4 mi away | 827 Glenside Ave, Admin Bldg. A, Wyncote, PA, 19095 |
2155765650
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JENKINTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 460 YORK ROAD, JENKINTOWN, PA, 19046 |
(215) 884-0593
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILADELPHIA NE AP, PA US, located 6.7 miles from Cheltenham township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 26.6° | 34.2° | 3.34" | — |
| February | 44.9° | 28.1° | 36.5° | 2.57" | — |
| March | 53.1° | 34.7° | 43.9° | 3.96" | — |
| April | 65.2° | 44.2° | 54.7° | 3.77" | — |
| May | 74.5° | 54.1° | 64.3° | 3.61" | — |
| June | 83.3° | 63.9° | 73.6° | 3.87" | — |
| July | 88.2° | 69.4° | 78.8° | 4.32" | — |
| August | 86.1° | 67.7° | 76.9° | 4.22" | — |
| September | 79.3° | 60.3° | 69.8° | 4.52" | — |
| October | 67.5° | 48.3° | 57.9° | 3.63" | — |
| November | 56.6° | 38.4° | 47.5° | 3.19" | — |
| December | 46.7° | 31.2° | 38.9° | 4.00" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Park CDP | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Wyncote CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Melrose Park CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Jenkintown borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| McKinley CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Arcadia University CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209112968. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.