Living in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bryn Mawr · Census data 2020–2024
Bryn Mawr has 5,880 residents with a median age of 23.1. The median household income is $92,961 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $453,400, the median rent is $2,173/month.
Bryn Mawr at a glance
- Population
- 5,880
- Median age
- 23.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,961State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $453,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,173/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bryn Mawr a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bryn Mawr
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bryn Mawr the median home value is $453,400, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,173 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,381 a month in housing costs.
Bryn Mawr median household income
The median household income in Bryn Mawr is $92,961 and the income per person is $52,338. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Bryn Mawr: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,122
- Owner-occupied
- 46.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.9%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.14
Bryn Mawr demographics
- Population
- 5,880
- Median age
- 23.1
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,865
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bryn Mawr ›
Education in Bryn Mawr
61.8% of adults 25 and older in Bryn Mawr have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bryn Mawr
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 43.2%
- Public transit
- 7.3%
- Walk to work
- 20.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Bryn Mawr vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | $453,400 | $2,173 |
| Rosemont | 3,421 | $88,322 | $643,600 | $1,747 |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | — | $1,244 |
| Ardmore | 13,909 | $119,111 | $453,100 | $1,763 |
| Villanova | 9,186 | $250,001 | $946,400 | — |
| Lower Merion | 64,174 | $176,512 | $810,400 | $1,893 |
| Haverford | 50,874 | $131,674 | $466,400 | $1,766 |
| Narberth | 4,511 | $123,977 | $749,500 | $1,823 |
| Wynnewood | 2,766 | $221,705 | $882,900 | $2,038 |
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What is the median household income in Bryn Mawr, PA?
The median household income in Bryn Mawr is $92,961, 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bryn Mawr?
The median home value in Bryn Mawr is $453,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Bryn Mawr?
The median gross rent in Bryn Mawr is $2,173 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Bryn Mawr, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Bryn Mawr?
The median age in Bryn Mawr is 23.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Bryn Mawr?
The average commute to work in Bryn Mawr is 25 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bryn Mawr?
The unemployment rate in Bryn Mawr is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bryn Mawr?
61.8% of adults in Bryn Mawr have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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