Living in Jenkintown / Roslyn, PA

As of Q1 2026, median home prices in the Jenkintown/Roslyn area (19046 ZIP) range from approximately $350,000 to $500,000 for single-family homes. The combination of Abington School District access and walkable SEPTA service to Center City in approximately 25 minutes creates consistent buyer demand from Philadelphia-area professionals and families.

Source: Montgomery County MLS data, Q1 2026

Jenkintown Borough has its own small school district (Jenkintown School District), while Roslyn (Abington Township) is served by the Abington School District, ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania districts. The Abington School District has a 94% graduation rate, strong STEM programming, and Abington Senior High School as its flagship. Most buyers in the 19046 ZIP are in the Abington SD attendance zone.

The area is well-regarded for families seeking suburban character with genuine Philadelphia proximity. Abington School District is top 20% in PA. Abington Township has multiple parks and the Alverthorpe Park (60+ acres). Jenkintown Borough has a walkable commercial core. The SEPTA connection is a significant draw for dual-income households with one Center City commuter and one who works locally.

The SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote station (served by the Lansdale/Doylestown and Warminster lines) provides approximately 25-minute rail service to Jefferson Station in Center City Philadelphia. This is one of the fastest SEPTA commutes in Montgomery County. By car via Route 611 or the PA Turnpike, the drive to Center City is approximately 20–35 minutes in off-peak traffic.

SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote: ~25 min to Jefferson Station

The 19046 area has primarily older housing stock — Victorian and early 20th-century homes in Jenkintown Borough, 1930s–1960s twins, ranches, and colonials in Roslyn and North Hills sections of Abington Township. The area lacks significant new construction; most homes are characterized by established lots and mature trees. Price range: approximately $250,000 for smaller ranches and twins to $650,000+ for fully updated single-family colonials.

On a $425,000 median home in the Jenkintown/Roslyn area, estimated annual property taxes are approximately $5,500–$7,500. Both Montgomery County and the Abington School District millage rates apply. Contact us for current 2026 Abington Township and Abington SD millage rates; note Jenkintown Borough has its own separate millage.

Source: Montgomery County 2026 tax data

As of Q1 2026, the 19046 market is a seller's market. Median days on market is approximately 18 days. The combination of Abington School District access and 25-minute SEPTA service to Center City at sub-$500,000 price points creates sustained demand. Well-priced, updated homes routinely receive multiple offers within days of listing.

The Jenkintown Borough core (within walking distance of the train station and the commercial district on Cedar Street and West Ave) is most sought-after for walkability. The Roslyn Heights and North Hills sections of Abington Township are popular for larger single-family homes with more yard space. Proximity to the Jenkintown train station generally commands a 5–10% price premium.

The 19046 area offers the best SEPTA commute time of any Montgomery County ZIP at this price point. Blue Bell and Lansdale are cheaper but have longer commutes. Cheltenham and Glenside are comparable in price with similar SEPTA access. The trade-off is older, smaller housing stock compared to newer construction available in further-out townships like Horsham or Lansdale.