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A township in Southeastern Pennsylvania, charming Bala Cynwyd is about 15 minutes from Philadelphia. Living in Bala Cynwyd combines relaxed, small town flair with nearby metropolitan entertainment and amenities. The city offers historical streets lined with local shops and eateries, several small museums, and lush botanical sites.

In Bala Cynwyd, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Bala Cynwyd, PA

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $8,800 in Bala Cynwyd and $5,400 in the state of Pennsylvania.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Bala Cynwyd is slightly higher than the national average, with insurance representing the most significant expense.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
115	106	129	121	110	115

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$152,122 per year	$73,296 per year	$116,633 per year	$67,315 per year	$49,932 per year	$7,794 per year	$1,003 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Bala Cynwyd include:

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 160+
• Specialties: physical therapy, wound care, emergency department

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: vascular surgery, spine surgery, sleep studies

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Bala Cynwyd’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which forecasts hot summers and cold winters. The average humidity level is about 54%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at 61%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
32°F	39°F	26°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
78°F	86°F	70°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 101

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 48.8″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
45.4	18.2%	10,401	3,763.7 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	8.1%	10.0%	5.4%	0.1%	2.3%	75.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Philadelphia: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Montgomery County

Democratic	Republican	Other
62.6%	36.4%	1.0%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Historical and cultural sites in Bala Cynwyd:

• Shofuso Japanese House & Garden
• Friends of the Grange
• Harriton House

Outdoor attractions in Bala Cynwyd:

• The Barnes Arboretum
• Merion Botanical Park

 

Transportation

Bala Cynwyd has four regular bus routes and the option to travel by train. Seniors and individuals with disabilities may be eligible for fare discounts.