Philadelphia & Southeastern Pennsylvania
Abington, Pennsylvania
Township
An inner-ring township with a historic main street
Abington Township borders Philadelphia in eastern Montgomery County and includes the communities of Glenside, Jenkintown-adjacent Wyncote, Roslyn and Huntingdon Valley. It is an established inner-ring suburb with mature trees, a busy Old York Road corridor and direct rail access to Center City.
History & Local Character
Settled in the 1680s and incorporated as a township in 1704, Abington grew rapidly after streetcar and rail lines connected it to Philadelphia. The Keswick Theatre, opened in 1928, remains a local landmark.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing ranges from 1920s Tudors and stone colonials to postwar splits and newer townhouses, priced below Lower Merion but above the outer suburbs.
Restaurants & Shopping
Old York Road and Jenkintown Road support a broad restaurant mix, from delis and pizzerias to Indian, Korean and Mediterranean kitchens.
Schools & Education
Abington School District operates the township's public schools, and several private schools sit within or near its borders.
Parks & Recreation
Alverthorpe Park, Lorimer Park and the Pennypack Trail provide trails, playing fields and open space along the township's eastern edge.
Transportation & Accessibility
SEPTA's Lansdale/Doylestown, Warminster and West Trenton lines stop in the township, and Route 611 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are close by.
Local Businesses
Independent shops and restaurants cluster in Glenside and along Old York Road, with medical and professional offices throughout.
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Nearby Attractions
- Keswick Theatre
- Lorimer Park
- Pennypack Trail
- Briar Bush Nature Center
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Multiple SEPTA rail stations
- Established tree-lined neighborhoods
- Strong school district reputation
- Close to Philadelphia employment centers
Considerations
- Township property taxes are relatively high
- Traffic on Old York Road and Route 611
- Older homes often need updating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abington a city or a township?
Abington is a first-class township in Montgomery County, not a city or borough, and includes several distinct communities such as Glenside and Roslyn.
Which rail lines serve Abington?
SEPTA's Lansdale/Doylestown, Warminster and West Trenton regional rail lines all have stations in Abington Township.