The Town FilesBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Community in Montgomery County · population 5,879 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $453,400
- Household income
- $92,961
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 23.1
Bryn Mawr is a community of 5,879 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $453,400, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 98% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Bryn Mawr ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bryn Mawr is worth $453,400, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $92,961, which is more affordable than 2% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $2,173 a month. 46.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bryn Mawr | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $453,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $2,173 | $996 |
| Median household income | $92,961 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bryn Mawr
| People | Bryn Mawr | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 89.0% |
Weather in Bryn Mawr
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryn Mawr since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 22, 1955 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 3, 1967.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Bryn Mawr itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Bryn Mawr
2 public schools with 991 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithan El Sch | K-5 | 509 | 13.8 |
| Coopertown El Sch | K-5 | 482 | 12.4 |
Towns near Bryn Mawr
- Rosemont, PA0.9 mi · 3,507 people · home $643,600
- Ardmore, PA1.7 mi · 13,566 people · home $453,100
- Villanova, PA1.9 mi · 8,213 people · home $946,400
- Lower Merion, PA2.1 mi · 63,633 people · home $810,400
- Haverford, PA2.4 mi · 50,431 people · home $466,400
- Narberth, PA2.9 mi · 4,492 people · home $749,500
- Radnor, PA3.0 mi · 33,228 people · home $833,900
- St. Davids, PA3.3 mi · 3,604 people · home $1,001,600
Bryn Mawr questions
Is Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bryn Mawr scores better for retirees than 32% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 4%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 23.1).
How much does a house cost in Bryn Mawr?
The median owner-occupied home in Bryn Mawr is valued at $453,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,961, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $2,173 a month.
What is the weather like in Bryn Mawr?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Bryn Mawr get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryn Mawr since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 22, 1955. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)