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Community guide · Montgomery County
Bala Cynwyd, PA
A Lower Merion community at the city line, near City Avenue, the Schuylkill River and I-76.
About Bala Cynwyd
Bala Cynwyd is a community in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, at the Philadelphia city line. City Avenue, with offices, hotels and shops, forms its eastern edge, and I-76 runs along the Schuylkill River to the north.
The SEPTA Cynwyd Line ends at Cynwyd station, and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail follows the old rail line toward the river and Manayunk.
Housing
Stone and stucco single homes and twins from the early 20th century on compact streets, mid-century homes, and apartment and condominium buildings along City Avenue and Belmont Avenue.
Homes and streets
Bala Cynwyd has a denser mix than towns farther west: twins and single homes on smaller lots near Montgomery Avenue and the Cynwyd Line, and larger apartment and condominium buildings near City Avenue.
Getting into the city
Bala Cynwyd is the closest Main Line community to Center City by car, by I-76 or City Avenue. The Cynwyd Line has a limited weekday schedule, so check current timetables; many residents also use the Paoli/Thorndale Line from Merion or Narberth.
Available homes
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Market snapshot
Bala Cynwyd market data
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Getting around
- SEPTA Cynwyd Line at Bala and Cynwyd stations (limited weekday service)
- I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), City Avenue (U.S. 1) and Montgomery Avenue
Local amenities
- Shopping and dining on Montgomery Avenue and City Avenue
- Cynwyd Heritage Trail
- Belmont Hills and township parks nearby
- Manayunk across the river
School resources
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School data is published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the Future Ready PA Index (opens in a new tab). We do not rate or rank schools.
Market insights
Reading for Bala Cynwyd buyers, sellers and investors
Local Housing Markets
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Nearby communities
Merion Station
A residential Lower Merion community next to the Philadelphia city line, with its own train station.
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Narberth
A small, walkable borough with its own downtown and train station, surrounded by Lower Merion.
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Gladwyne
A wooded Lower Merion community of larger lots along the Schuylkill River, with a small village center.
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Main Line
Historic towns along Lancaster Avenue and the rail line west of Philadelphia.
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Facts on this page were last reviewed October 22, 2026. Sources: Lower Merion Township (opens in a new tab), SEPTA schedules and maps (opens in a new tab). Details change; confirm anything important with the source.
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