Niche, a Pittsburgh-based firm which provides in-depth metrics of schools and neighborhoods, ranked Jenkintown as Montgomery County’s 5th best place to live and Pennsylvania’s 20th best place to live as part of its recently released 2023 rankings.

The updated report gave Jenkintown an “A” for its public schools, a “B” for crime & safety, an “A-” for housing, an “A” for night life, an “A+” for families, and a “A-” for diversity.

From Niche’s description:

Jenkintown is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 4,681. Jenkintown is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Jenkintown offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Jenkintown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Jenkintown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Jenkintown are highly rated.

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