The Town FilesAbington, Pennsylvania
Township in Montgomery County · population 58,502 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $391,800
- Household income
- $103,645
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 41.8
Abington is a township of 58,502 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $391,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Abington 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 Abington is worth $391,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $103,645, which is more affordable than 12% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,493 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Abington | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,493 | $996 |
| Median household income | $103,645 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Abington
| People | Abington | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.4% | — |
| Work from home | 21.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 89.0% |
Weather in Abington
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abington since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 5.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 21, 2003.
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 Abington itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Abington
4 public schools with 5,750 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington SHS | 9-12 | 2,793 | 17.7 |
| Abington MS | 6-8 | 2,044 | 14.7 |
| Highland Sch | K-5 | 470 | 14.2 |
| Overlook Sch | K-5 | 443 | 12.7 |
Towns near Abington
- Jenkintown, PA1.4 mi · 4,719 people · home $398,000
- Roslyn, PA1.7 mi · 9,525 people · home $328,800
- McKinley, PA2.1 mi · 3,128 people · home $346,400
- Glenside, PA2.1 mi · 7,737 people · home $390,600
- Lower Moreland, PA2.1 mi · 13,917 people · home $603,800
- Wyncote, PA2.3 mi · 3,081 people · home $470,100
- Willow Grove, PA2.3 mi · 13,730 people · home $357,300
- Rockledge, PA2.5 mi · 2,638 people · home $324,300
Abington questions
Is Abington, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Abington scores better for retirees than 15% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 10%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Abington?
The median owner-occupied home in Abington is valued at $391,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,645, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,493 a month.
What is the weather like in Abington?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does Abington get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. 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)