McKinley, Pennsylvania
McKinley is a community of 2,662 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit McKinley
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hiway Theatre, Arcadia University, Richard Wall House and Abington Senior High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in McKinley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McKinley
McKinley is a census-designated place, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Almost all of it is in Abington Township, while some blocks are in Cheltenham Township. McKinley is located along Forrest Avenue between Pennsylvania Route 73 (Township Line Road) and Jenkintown Road southeast of Jenkintown. As of the 2020 United States census the community had a population of 3,128.
From the Wikipedia article McKinley, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Arcadia University
School · 3.0 mi
University in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks39
Richard Wall House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house turned museum in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Abington Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Public school in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Adams Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
United States historic place
Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Camptown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elkins Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Rail station in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Fox Chase Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Working farm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gen. Louis Wagner Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
George K. Heller School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic school building in Ashmead Village, Pennsylvania, United States
Glenside Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Grey Towers Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Glenside, Pennsylvania
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Abington Art Center
Park · 0.6 mi
Abington Art Center Sculpture Park
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Burholme Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
Lorimer Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Abington Township, Montgomery County, United States of America
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Al Tacos Locos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
408 York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.9 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 · 1.3 mi
501 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Fill A Bagel & Breads
Cafe · Bagel, Sandwich, Bread, Breakfast, Dessert · 1.2 mi
424 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00
Human Robot Jenkintown
Restaurant · German · 1.1 mi
208-210 York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Kings Corner
Bar and pub · Fish And Chips, English, Burger, Grill · 1.1 mi
603 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
Munchy's Pizza & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
904 Township Line Road, Elkins Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
610 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Wheel
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Burger, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
314 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:30; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
White Horse Coffee & Creamery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Coffee, Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
700 West Avenue, Jenkintown
Mo 07:00-17:00, Tu 07:00-21:00, We-Th 07:00-17:00, Fr 07:00-21:00,...
31 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship30
Beth Sholom Congregation
Place of worship · Conservative · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
7809 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Crossroads Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.0 mi
855 Old Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley
Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.3 mi
1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park
Fox Chase Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 1.5 mi
7902 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Place of worship · Reform · 0.9 mi
8389 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs
School · 5.0 mi
4101 North American Street, Philadelphia
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
School · 5.5 mi
1100 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia
Healthcare8
PA Brain Doc -- Medical Marijuana Telemedicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
610 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Map of McKinley
219 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 (5 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.
- Elkins Park 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Jenkintown 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Cheltenham Village 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Glenside 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Roslyn 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Willow Grove 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Philadelphia 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Bryn Athyn 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Flourtown 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Fort Washington 6 mi northwest, about 9 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- FLW Beth Sholom exterior, Smallbones, CC0
- Abington Art Center, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Pauls Elkins Park PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Salus University, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wall house rear, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogontz Hall Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Knowlton, Original uploader was Coemgenus at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Camptown Historic District, Cheltenham PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wagner Jr HS Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Fox Chase Farm Manor House 01, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Lowell School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Cheltenham Center for the Arts 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenside Memorial Hall Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Franklin School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- ElkinsParkStation, Daniel Marvin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burholme estate, chrisinphilly5448, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Breyer Old York Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Jenkins Town Lyceum Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- WTP2 Mike Reali 07b, Michael E Reali Jr (Wiki Takes Philadelphia 2 participant), CC BY 3.0
- Philly National Cemetery, Department of Veterans Affairs, Public domain
- WTP B31 Audrey 3, See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Finletter School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keswick Theater Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Pennypacker Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Lawndale School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Phila WoodrowWilsonSchool01, Davidt8, Public domain
- Rowland House, Cheltenham PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milmoral, Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkintown Station II, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.