Population 10,580 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bala-Cynwyd
Household size in Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bala-Cynwyd average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.59, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bala-Cynwyd is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.7, even as the national median rose.
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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Bala-Cynwyd (9.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.9 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Bala-Cynwyd
Renters in Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bala-Cynwyd own their homes; 25.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Bala-Cynwyd as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, 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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Bala-Cynwyd is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, 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 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center 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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,312 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,340 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,702 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,882 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$570 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Bala-Cynwyd runs $1,882 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $570 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 Bala-Cynwyd
Bachelor's degrees in Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Bala-Cynwyd is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (77.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bala-Cynwyd: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 36 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Bala-Cynwyd
| Period | Bala-Cynwyd | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Bala-Cynwyd is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Bala-Cynwyd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bala-Cynwyd | 2.78 | 42.2 | 9.6% | 25.2% | 9.5% | 1960 | $1,882 | 77.1% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Merion Station | 2.74 | 42.9 | 2.6% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 1942 | $2,062 | 84.6% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| Narberth | 2.44 | 47.1 | 4.6% | 26.4% | 6.4% | 1950 | $1,898 | 79.0% | 99.2% | 3.3% |
| Wynnewood | 2.61 | 43.9 | 5.5% | 23.7% | 2.7% | 1949 | $1,848 | 80.4% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| Ardmore | 2.36 | 39.9 | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,605 | 70.7% | 98.1% | 4.3% |
| Millbourne | 2.59 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 65.8% | 12.0% | 1944 | $1,016 | 29.9% | 84.7% | 3.0% |
| Gladwyne | 2.90 | 46.7 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 8.8% | 1969 | $3,094 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Haverford | 2.34 | 46.0 | 7.3% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $2,137 | 78.3% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| Upper Darby | 2.89 | 34.9 | 19.3% | 48.8% | 7.2% | 1944 | $1,354 | 21.9% | 85.7% | 9.2% |
| Havertown | 2.79 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1948 | $1,574 | 60.8% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| East Lansdowne | 2.31 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 36.4% | 7.8% | 1938 | $1,626 | 22.7% | 89.7% | 5.7% |
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 Bala-Cynwyd. 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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