Wyncote, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wyncote, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place Cheltenham Township
From top L-R, Center City Philadelphia skyline from Cheltenham Avenue, Curtis Hall, Cheltenham Township welcome sign, Cheltenham High School, SEPTA City buses waiting at the Cheltenham & Ogontz Loop, Cheltenham Mall
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Montgomery
Township	Cheltenham
Area
• Total	0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
• Land	0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	285 ft (87 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,081
• Density	3,752.74/sq mi (1,448.40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ZIP Code	19095
Area code(s)	215, 267 and 445
FIPS code	42-86744

Wyncote is a community in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined for gathering population information.

Wyncote is right next to Philadelphia, about 11 miles from downtown Philadelphia. It's in the southeastern part of Montgomery County. The Jenkintown-Wyncote train station is one of the busiest in the SEPTA system.

Wyncote is surrounded by several other neighborhoods. These include Glenside, Elkins Park, La Mott, and Cedarbrook in Cheltenham. It also borders parts of Philadelphia like West Oak Lane and Cedarbrook. Nearby towns are Jenkintown and Abington Township.

Where is Wyncote Located?

Wyncote is located at 40°5′34″N 75°8′33″W / 40.09278°N 75.14250°W / 40.09278; -75.14250. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wyncote covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.

How Many People Live in Wyncote?

Damage in Wyncote from Hurricane Sandy in 2012

In 2010, about 3,044 people lived in Wyncote. There were 1,057 households, and 713 of these were families. The area had about 3,732 people per square mile.

Most people in Wyncote are White (79.7%). About 13.6% are African American, and 3.9% are Asian. A small number of people are from other backgrounds.

About 30.4% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (59.0%) were married couples. The average household had 2.48 people.

The community has a mix of ages. About 20.3% of the population was under 18. About 32.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Wyncote was 49 years.

The median income for a household was $77,043. For families, it was $91,217.

Famous People from Wyncote

Many interesting people have connections to Wyncote:

• Eddie Applegate: An actor.
• Chris Conlin: An All-American football player for Penn State.
• Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis: A famous publisher of magazines like The Saturday Evening Post.
• Marian Filar: A talented concert pianist.
• Reggie Jackson: A retired Hall of Fame baseball player. He was born and lived in Wyncote through high school.
• George Horace Lorimer: An author and editor of the Saturday Evening Post.
• Bernie Lowe: The person who started Cameo Records.
• John Charles Martin: A newspaper publisher.
• Yonatan Netanyahu: An Israeli soldier. He went to Cheltenham High School.
• Benjamin Netanyahu: He has served as the Prime Minister of Israel. He lived in the township during high school.
• Iddo Netanyahu: An Israeli doctor, author, and playwright.
• Ezra Pound: A famous poet who grew up in Wyncote.

Wyncote Historic District

Wyncote Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Queen Anne-style houses in the district
Location in Philadelphia
Nearest city	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Area	108 acres (44 ha)
Built	1865 (1865)
Architect	Frank Furness, et al.
Architectural style	Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.	86002884
Added to NRHP	October 16, 1986

Wyncote has a special area called the Wyncote Historic District. This district was added to the US Historic Register in October 1986. It's important because of its unique architecture and how the community was planned. The district covers over 100 acres and includes 178 important buildings.

You can find many beautiful, restored Victorian-era homes here. The All Hallows Church, built in 1896–1897, was designed by a firm started by the famous Philadelphia architect Frank Furness. Wyncote also has many classic Philadelphia stone colonial revival homes. One famous example is Beechwood.

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  Historic Home

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  Street Sign showing the Wyncote Historic District sign on the post

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  Historic Home

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  Shop in Wyncote along Greenwood Avenue

Getting Around Wyncote

Public Transportation

The Jenkintown–Wyncote station is one of the busiest in the SEPTA system.

Wyncote is served by SEPTA, which is the public transportation system. You can take a regional train from the Jenkintown–Wyncote station. This station is a historic building that dates back to the North Pennsylvania Railroad.

Trains regularly go south to Philadelphia or north to Bucks County. A train ride to downtown Philadelphia takes about 30 minutes. Wyncote also has SEPTA buses, like the Route 77, which connects Chestnut Hill to Mayfair, Philadelphia.

Major Roads

Wyncote is in a good spot for driving. It's about a 25-minute drive to downtown Philadelphia. You can reach New York City in about 2 hours. The Pocono Mountains are also about 2 hours away, and the Jersey Shore is about 1.5 hours away.

Here are some of the main roads in Wyncote:

• PA 73: This road helps people travel through Wyncote and the wider Montgomery County.
• PA 309: This road starts near PA 611 and goes through Wyncote. It's a key route to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
• PA 152: Also known as Limekiln Pike, this road connects PA 309 and PA 73 in Wyncote.

Wyncote's Climate

Wyncote has a typical climate for a Mid-Atlantic town.

• Summers are hot. High temperatures are usually in the high 80s (°F), but can sometimes reach the 90s or even over 100 degrees.
• Spring and Fall are pleasant. Highs are usually in the mid-60s.
• Winters are cold. Highs are around 40 degrees, and lows can drop into the teens. Sometimes, winter days stay below 20 degrees.

Here is a chart of the average temperatures in Wyncote:

Fun Places to Visit in Wyncote

Robinson Park in Wyncote. The pond often freezes, perfect for winter fun!

Thomas Williams Park

• Curtis Arboretum: A beautiful park with many trees and plants.
• Thomas Williams Park: Another great park for outdoor activities.

Schools in Wyncote

Wyncote has several schools and colleges:

• Ancillae Assumpta Academy
• Wyncote Elementary School
• Cedarbrook Middle School
• Cheltenham High School
• Wyncote Academy
• Bishop McDevitt High School (Wyncote, Pennsylvania)
• Reconstructionist Rabbinical College: A special school for future rabbis.
• Arcadia University: A university offering many different courses.

See also

In Spanish: Wyncote para niños