Bryn Mawr: Economy & Jobs
Households in Bryn Mawr earn a median $92,961 (1.2× below Montgomery County median $113,915; 1.2× higher than Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $453,400. The surrounding county supports 218,536 jobs (avg $73,172).
- $113,369 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Pennsylvania $73,856).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $92,961 — above the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 22.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 4.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 28.1% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | moderate |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $278,090 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $31,526,665 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $113,369 (vs Pennsylvania $73,856) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $99,386 |
| Median Household Income | $92,961 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $92,961 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.1% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 23% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 25.20 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 22.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 218,536 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $15,990,706,766 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $73,172 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 54 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 327 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 6.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Cut Christmas Trees, Cut Christmas Trees & Short Te, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 13,242 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 230,271 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 14,653,363 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 129 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 96 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 70 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 82 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 67 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 36 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 17 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 350 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 457 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 89 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 111 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | ACME 3788 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 5 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | DELAWARE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $4,728,995,950 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,198.25 (vs Pennsylvania $8,556) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 576,830 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 43.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 20.9% |
| Pct Walked | 22.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 23.1 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 23.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12