Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Jenkintown is a borough of 4,727 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1874.
Why visit Jenkintown
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hiway Theatre, Arcadia University, Abington Senior High School and Richard Wall House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Jenkintown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jenkintown
Jenkintown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jenkintown had a population of 4,719. It is approximately 10 mi (16 km) north of Center City Philadelphia.
From the Wikipedia article Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Arcadia University
School · 1.9 mi
University in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Willow Grove Park
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
Keswick Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
291 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside
Museums and landmarks26
Abington Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Public school in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Richard Wall House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house turned museum in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Camptown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Curtis Hall Arboretum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Wyncote, Pennsylvania
Elkins Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Rail station in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Fox Chase Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Working farm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gen. Louis Wagner Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
George K. Heller School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic school building in Ashmead Village, Pennsylvania, United States
Glenside Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Grey Towers Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Henry West Breyer Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Jenkins' Town Lyceum Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Jenkintown, United States of America
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
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Abington Art Center
Park · 0.8 mi
Abington Art Center Sculpture Park
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Burholme Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
Lorimer Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Abington Township, Montgomery County, United States of America
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Al Tacos Locos
Restaurant · Mexican
408 York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Apollo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
112 South Easton Road, Glenside
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
323 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Sandwich
501 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Fill A Bagel & Breads
Cafe · Bagel, Sandwich, Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
424 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00
Human Robot Jenkintown
Restaurant · German
208-210 York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Humpty's Dumplings
Restaurant · Asian · 1.1 mi
277 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Jules Thin Crust
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
817 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Kings Corner
Bar and pub · Fish And Chips, English, Burger, Grill
603 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.7 mi
817 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Munchy's Pizza & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.2 mi
904 Township Line Road, Elkins Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
53 more on the map.
History
The community was named after William Jenkins, a Welsh pioneer settler.
The borough was settled in about 1697 and incorporated on December 8, 1874, when approximately 248 acres (1.00 km2) was taken from Abington Township. Today, the Borough is approximately 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) and is home to 4,500 residents.
Elements of the British army passed through Jenkintown en route to the Battle of White Marsh in early December 1777.
From the mid-1950s until the early 1980s, Jenkintown was a major retail hub for the northern suburbs of Philadelphia.
From the History section of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship26
Beth Sholom Congregation
Place of worship · Conservative · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Elkins Park Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.2 mi
901 Cypress Road, Elkins Park
Lighthouse Fellowship United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
137 North Easton Road, Glenside
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Place of worship · Reform · 0.7 mi
8389 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare5
PA Brain Doc -- Medical Marijuana Telemedicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
610 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Map of Jenkintown
233 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Ne Ap (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Glenside 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Elkins Park 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Roslyn 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Cheltenham Village 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Willow Grove 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Flourtown 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Fort Washington 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Bryn Athyn 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Philadelphia 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Horsham 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jenkintown, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Post Office, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Immaculate Conception BVM Church, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Fire Co, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479452803), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479454025), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479454595), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479455009), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479453391), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479454331), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, PA Keystone Marker, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (6479452495), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Family Life Center, Salem Baptist Church, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jenkintown Borough Hall, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PA 611 sb at Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, Sept. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jenkintown Borough Hall 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Summit Ave 704, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- York Rd 201, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiway Theater, Jenkintown PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiway Theater, Jenkintown PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- York Rd 208, Jenkintown PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiway Theater, Jenkintown PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 611 NB approaching Greenwood Avenue Jenkintown, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-10-28 14 51 46 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Old York Road) just south of Summit Avenue in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jenkintown PA Keystone Marker on PA 611 SB, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 11 01 26 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Old York Road) just south of Madeira Avenue along the border of Jenkintown and Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 11 05 36 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Old York Road) just south of Washington Lane along the border of Jenkintown and Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strawbridge Jenkintown Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 06, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 05, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SEPTA Silverliner V 804 at Jenkintown-Wyncote Station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SEPTA ACS-64 907 at Jenkintown-Wyncote station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FLW Beth Sholom exterior, Smallbones, CC0
- Abington Art Center, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salus University, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wall house rear, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
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