Bala Cynwyd

Originally two separate towns, Bala and Cynwyd, but is commonly treated as a single community.

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Welcome to Bala Cynwyd

 

History

Bala Cynwyd is a community in Lower Merion Township which is located on the Main Line in southeastern Pennsylvania, bordering the western edge of Philadelphia at US Route 1. It was originally two separate towns, Bala and Cynwyd, but is commonly treated as a single community. Bala Cynwyd lies in the Welsh Tract of Pennsylvania and was settled in the 1680s by Welsh Quakers, who named it after the town of Bala and the village of Cynwyd in Wales. (From Wikipedia)
 

Boundaries

Bala Cynwyd extends west of the Philadelphia city limits represented by City Line Avenue from Old Lancaster Road at 54th Street west to Meeting House Lane and then along Manayunk and Conshohocken State Roads north to Mary Watersford Road, then east along Belmont Avenue back to City Line.

 
  • Zip Code: 19004
 

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Overview for Bala Cynwyd, PA

8,858 people live in Bala Cynwyd, where the median age is 41.9 and the average individual income is $79,546. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,858

Total Population

41.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$79,546

Average individual Income

Around Bala Cynwyd, PA

There's plenty to do around Bala Cynwyd, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
65
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Quillio's Delicatessen, Shrimp Express II, and Main Line Coin & Stamp.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.85 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.34 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.29 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.04 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.72 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.58 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bala Cynwyd, PA

Bala Cynwyd has 3,552 households, with an average household size of 2.49. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bala Cynwyd do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,858 people call Bala Cynwyd home. The population density is 3,869.01 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,858

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.9

Median Age

46.46 / 53.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

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  • High School Degree
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  • Bachelor Degree
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3,552

Total Households

2.49

Average Household Size

$79,546

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Bala Cynwyd, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Bala Cynwyd. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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