The Town FilesNarberth, Pennsylvania
Borough in Montgomery County · population 4,492 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $749,500
- Household income
- $123,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.2
Narberth is a borough of 4,492 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $749,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #1 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Pennsylvania With Little Snow
- #3 in The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #4 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Mildest Winters
- #6 in The 50 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in America
- #6 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #6 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
How Narberth 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 Narberth is worth $749,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $123,977, which is more affordable than 0% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,823 a month. 55.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Narberth | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $749,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,823 | $996 |
| Median household income | $123,977 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Narberth
| People | Narberth | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 43.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Narberth
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Narberth since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 2023.
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 Narberth itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Narberth
2 public schools with 1,318 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Valley MS | 5-8 | 818 | 10.1 |
| Penn Valley Sch | K-4 | 500 | 11.4 |
Towns near Narberth
- Merion Station, PA0.8 mi · 5,741 people · home $886,600
- Penn Wynne, PA1.5 mi · 6,493 people · home $555,500
- Ardmore, PA1.7 mi · 13,566 people · home $453,100
- Lower Merion, PA1.7 mi · 63,633 people · home $810,400
- Bala Cynwyd, PA1.9 mi · 9,285 people · home $640,400
- Bryn Mawr, PA2.9 mi · 5,879 people · home $453,400
- Haverford, PA3.2 mi · 50,431 people · home $466,400
- Rosemont, PA3.7 mi · 3,507 people · home $643,600
Narberth questions
Is Narberth, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Narberth scores better for retirees than 60% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Narberth?
The median owner-occupied home in Narberth is valued at $749,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,977, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $1,823 a month.
What is the weather like in Narberth?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Narberth get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Narberth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 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)