Jenkintown borough, Pennsylvania
Jenkintown borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jenkintown borough is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,785. The land area covers 0.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,785 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,015 | ±167 | 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 | 2,214 | ±174 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,015 | ±167 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 199 | ±109 |
| Median Home Value | $398,000 | ±$74,114 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,418 | ±$138 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,703 | ±$36,355 |
| Per Capita Income | $74,664 | ±$16,724 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 455 | ±193 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,215 | ±251 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±5.2% |
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: 4,740 (2024)
ID: 174060
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH MANAGER
700 SUMMIT AVE, JENKINTOWN PA 19046
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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 Jenkintown | KG-06 | Jenkintown, PA | |
| Regular School Jenkintown | 07-12 | Jenkintown, 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 |
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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Manor College
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College | 1.5 mi away | 700 Fox Chase Rd, Jenkintown, PA, 19046-3399 |
2158852360
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JENKINTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 460 YORK ROAD, JENKINTOWN, PA, 19046 |
(215) 884-0593
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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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ABINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 1030 OLD YORK RD, ABINGTON, PA, 19001 |
(215) 885-5180
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PITC Institute
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College | 0.8 mi away | 827 Glenside Ave, Admin Bldg. A, Wyncote, PA, 19095 |
2155765650
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GLENSIDE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 215 SOUTH KESWICK AVENUE, GLENSIDE, PA, 19038 |
(215) 885-0455
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Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
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College | 1.2 mi away | 1299 Church Rd, Wyncote, PA, 19095-1898 |
2155760800
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ELKINS PARK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 563 EAST CHURCH ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA, 19027 |
(215) 635-5000
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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College | 1.8 mi away | 1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA, 19001-3918 |
2158817300
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ROSLYN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 2412 AVONDALE AVENUE, ROSLYN, PA, 19001 |
(215) 886-9818
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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 6.4 miles from Jenkintown borough. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkintown borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wyncote CDP | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Elkins Park CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Glenside CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| McKinley CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Arcadia University CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209138000. • 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.