Wynnewood is a medium-sized town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 11,834 people and three associated neighborhoods, Wynnewood is the 86th largest community in Pennsylvania.
Wynnewood home prices are not only among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, but Wynnewood real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Wynnewood has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Also of interest is that Wynnewood has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Of important note, Wynnewood is also a town of artists. Wynnewood has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Wynnewood’s character.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 30.22% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Wynnewood is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.
Wynnewood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Wynnewood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Wynnewood, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.95 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.
In Wynnewood, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Wynnewood is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Wynnewood. 78.55% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Wynnewood in 2022 was $93,084, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $372,336 for a family of four.
Wynnewood is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wynnewood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wynnewood residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Wynnewood include German, Irish, English, Russian, and Italian.
Wynnewood also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 18.61%.
The most common language spoken in Wynnewood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.