Wynnewood at a glance
Wynnewood is a residential Main Line community of tree-shaded streets and older stone homes, about 19 minutes from Center City by car. It is named for Dr. Thomas Wynne, William Penn’s physician and the first Speaker of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. In ZIP 19096, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $1.0 million in August 2026.
Wynnewood is quieter than its neighbors Ardmore and Narberth, with no traditional main street of its own, but it has everyday shopping, a major hospital, and a train station close to home.
Two townships
Like Ardmore, Wynnewood straddles two townships: Lower Merion (Montgomery County) and Haverford Township (Delaware County). Most of Wynnewood is on the Lower Merion side. Nearby Penn Wynne, a separate Census-designated area of about 6,500 people, also uses Wynnewood mailing addresses.
| Side of Wynnewood | School district | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Merion side | Lower Merion | Merion, Penn Wynne, or Penn Valley Elementary; Lower Merion or Harriton High School |
| Haverford Township side | Haverford Township | Haverford High School |
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Daily life
- Lankenau Medical Center, a Main Line Health teaching hospital and Level II trauma center, moved to Wynnewood in 1953. It began in 1860 as the German Hospital of Philadelphia.
- Wynnewood Shopping Center, opened in 1949, handles everyday errands, with a Giant supermarket among its tenants.
- Shortridge Memorial Park has stone bridges over a restored stretch of Indian Creek.
Ardmore’s downtown and Suburban Square are a few minutes away, and Narberth’s walkable center is close by too.
Homes and prices
Wynnewood is known for mature, tree-shaded streets lined with older stone homes, alongside apartments and condominiums near the main roads. In ZIP 19096, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $1.0 million in August 2026, up about 6 percent over the year. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $366,000 and the most expensive third at about $1.33 million.
Getting around
- Wynnewood station, built in the 1870s, is on SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line about 7.4 rail miles from Suburban Station, with weekday trips of roughly 24 to 26 minutes.
- The M stops at Wynnewood Road on the Haverford Township side.
- By car, Center City is about 19 minutes away and King of Prussia about 24 minutes without traffic.
Things to know before you buy
- School district by address. Most homes are in Lower Merion, but not all.
- Older homes. Stone houses from the early 1900s have character and real maintenance needs.
- Rising Lower Merion taxes. The township raised its rate in 2025 and again in 2026.
Working with Karen in Wynnewood
Karen Langsfeld works with buyers and sellers across the Main Line. In Wynnewood, she helps buyers compare streets, school assignments, and the condition of older homes, and helps sellers price homes against the sales that truly compare.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.