A Guide to Rydal, PA

The workers' compensation attorneys in Rydal, PA, present this article to share some detailed information about the neighborhood.

Rydal is a community in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The community is largely residential and can be found on the Frankford U.S. Geological Survey Map. Rydal belongs to zip code 19046 and area codes 215, 267 and, 445.

Demographics

Rydal is home to approximately 17,660 residents, with a slight majority of female residents (52.61%) and a minority of male residents (47.39%).

The median age in Rydal is 47.2. In the town, 92.51% of residents are U.S.-born citizens, with 6.29% of residents being U.S. citizens born in another county and 1.2% non-citizens.

Rydal is considered a family-oriented neighborhood with 67.94% of households consisting of families and 28.16% of households consisting of families with children. The minority of households (32.06%) are non-family households, whereas the majority (71.84%) are households without children.

Rydal is home to a hardworking community consisted of 88.24% white-collar workers and 11.76% blue-collar works. Of the working population in Rydal, 62.35% work for private companies, 16.18% work for non-profit organizations, 12.54% are self-employed, and 8.93% are governmental workers.

Rydal residents live a comfortable lifestyle with a median household income of $103,212.00, demonstrating a 3.4% yearly increase.

The majority of homes in Rydal are owner-occupied (68.93%), and most owners (60.33%) own their homes without a mortgage. A median home value without a mortgage in Rydal is $362,900.00, demonstrating a 3.5% annual increase.

Education

Rydal is a family-oriented neighborhood and subsequently is nearby several highly rated schools. The town is served by the Abington School District, which has ranked #30 (of 126) in Districts with the Besty Teachers in Philadelphia and #54 (0f 494) in Best School Districts in Pennsylvania.

Some of the most notable schools serving the community of Rydal include,

Rydal East Elementary

• The public elementary school hosts a student population of 657 in grades K-6 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school is best known for its committed teachers. It has ranked #22 (of 92) in Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Montgomery County and #143 (of 1,636) in Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Highland Elementary School

• The public school hosts a student population of 504 in grades K-6 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1. The school is considered top-rated, and according to state test scores, at least 81% of students are proficient in reading, and 72% are proficient in math. Additionally, the school has ranked #18 (of 92) in Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Montgomery County and #104 (of 1,617) in Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Pennsylvania.

Notable Residents

The charming town of Rydal may be quaint, but it has been home to several noteworthy residents. A few of Rydal's most notable residents include,

• Bradley Cooper - Grammy Award and Tony Award Nominated Actor and Filmmaker
• Philip Edgcumbe Hughes - Anglican Clergyman and New Testament Scholar in the 1900s
• Katalin Karikó- Hungarian Biochemist and former CEO of RNARx

If you're looking to visit or reside in a charming neighborhood offering residents a comfortable lifestyle with access to fantastic schools, then look no further than Rydal, PA.

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Our Local Office

If you have been hurt in a work-related accident, your employer could be held liable. Call the Rydal, PA, workers' compensation attorneys today for a free consultation.

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Jenkintown, PA 19046
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