Wyncote City is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, near the border with New Jersey. The city has a population of 3,046 as of the 2000 census. It is close to Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love." Philadelphia was the nation's first capital and cultural center, and continues to be an important economic corridor.
While crime rates are typically higher in high-crime areas, there are a number of factors that determine whether a particular location is safe. For instance, a crime map may indicate a higher crime rate in an area if it is located near a major airport, but crime can also occur in a neighborhood where there is no crime.
Wyncote is a neighborhood with a friendly atmosphere. The majority of residents live in owner-occupied homes, with the average household size being 2.3 people. In addition, Wyncote is home to a major university, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, which will award 10 degrees in 2020.
Compared to other areas of the city, Wyncote's residents are a more diverse mix of ethnicities and racial backgrounds. Native-born residents of the town center are more likely to be professionals, while residents from other neighborhoods are more likely to have a mixture of ethnic backgrounds.
Residents of Wyncote can easily find daycare centers near their homes. The town's preschools include the School Dist of Philly Pennypacker Head Start, It Takes A Village Child Development Center, and Mini Miracles Childcare. This is an added plus for families who work full-time and want to raise their children.