Apartments for rent in Jenkintown, PA

A small town located in Pennsylvania, Jenkintown has just over 4,000 residents. The town's population, at an average age of just under 40, is younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Just 35% of residents rent in Jenkintown, as most own their homes. With an average rent of $1,379 per month, exceeding the state average by $462/month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Jenkintown residents have an average commute of about 32 minutes, slower than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (35%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is used by just 9% of the population. Not many residents (2%) walk to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

There are four primary industries in Jenkintown: healthcare, education, scientific, and retail. Together, these industries account for 30% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the town's population works in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Jenkintown workers take home an average annual income of about $96K, about $32,000 more than the average Pennsylvania resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Jenkintown has a high concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 14% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. In addition, 24% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.