Population 17,962 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Abington
Household size in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Abington holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.8, the median age in Abington is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Abington: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Abington
Renters in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Abington is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Abington than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Abington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,122 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,271 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,284 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,487 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Abington costs $1,487 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $365 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Abington
Bachelor's degrees in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Abington: 48.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Abington is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Abington
| Period | Abington | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Abington is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Abington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 2.75 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,487 | 48.8% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Willow Grove | 2.63 | 37.0 | 11.6% | 33.7% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,773 | 43.8% | 96.5% | 4.4% |
| Jenkintown | 2.45 | 45.1 | 7.7% | 32.5% | 7.6% | 1952 | $1,382 | 63.5% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Dresher | 2.73 | 45.3 | 2.1% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 1981 | $2,983 | 68.0% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Glenside | 2.67 | 40.7 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 1950 | $1,359 | 59.1% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Wyncote | 2.18 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 8.4% | 1962 | $1,608 | 59.9% | 95.2% | 7.0% |
| Oreland | 2.57 | 41.6 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1953 | $1,349 | 58.6% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| Huntingdon Valley | 2.77 | 46.7 | 6.8% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 1966 | $1,785 | 53.1% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Hatboro | 2.74 | 39.9 | 7.9% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,638 | 40.5% | 94.3% | 5.3% |
| Bryn Athyn | 2.64 | 42.7 | 7.4% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 1971 | $1,571 | 68.4% | 98.5% | 2.6% |
| Elkins Park | 2.53 | 44.9 | 10.8% | 36.4% | 3.2% | 1955 | $1,566 | 58.0% | 96.5% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Abington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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