Kevin R. Toll
Long and Foster-Devon
Real Estate, Inc.
Serving the Main Line / Philadelphia, PA area
kevin.toll@longandfoster.com
Phone: 610.609.1096
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Wayne Real Estate (19087) and Community Information

The center of the Main Line community Wayne lies within Radnor Township, Delaware County; however, Wayne extends into both Tredyffrin Township, Chester County; and Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. The center of the Wayne business district is the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and Wayne Avenue, its main street. The historic Wayne train station is located one block north of this intersection. The business district includes a post office, a cinema, a hotel, a library, Radnor Middle School, and several banks, stores, restaurants, and other commercial establishments. Other institutions and attractions in Wayne include the Valley Forge Military Academy, and the headquarters of Traffic Pulse (NAVTEQ Traffic), a world wide traffic information provider.

Demographics of Wayne

  • Population: 31,736
  • Median Age: 40.3
  • Media Household Income: $100,575
  • Average Income Per Capita: $56,867 (includes all adults and children)
  • Median Home Cost: $396,920
  • Cost of Living Index: 141

 

Wayne Education Information

Radnor Township School District
Radnor High School 11th Grade PSSA Scores in 2010

  • Reading: 92% proficient (State average, 67%)
  • Math: 88% proficient (State average, 60%)
  • Science: 70% proficient (State average, 40%)
  • Writing: 96% proficient (State average, 81%)

Fifth Grade PSSA scores of Radnor Township School District: % at or above Proficient (2010)

School

Reading

Writing

Math

Wayne Elementary School

84%

91%

92%

Radnor Elementary School

91%

93%

97%

Ithan Elementary School

91%

99%

98%

State Average

64%

62%

74%


Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Conestoga Senior High School 11th Grade PSSA Scores in 2010

  • Reading: 93% proficient (State average, 67%)
  • Math: 93% proficient (State average, 60%)
  • Science: 75% proficient (State average, 40%)
  • Writing: 97% proficient (State average, 81%)

Fifth Grade PSSA scores of Tredyffrin-Easttown School District: % at or above Proficient (2010)

School

Reading

Writing

Math

Valley Forge Middle School

84%

89%

86%

Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School

85%

85%

81%

State Average

64%

62%

74%

There are many private institutions located on the Main Line for PK-12 education; for a Roman Catholic education there is St. Katherine of Siena School, Archbishop John Carroll High School, Villa Maria Academy for Girls, Devon Prep and Malvern Prep. The Episcopal Academy is a private PK-12 institution located nearby in Newtown Square; The Shipley School and The Baldwin School, both located in Bryn Mawr.

If you are looking for a nationally recognized college or university, the Main Line is home to many institutions that are renowned for their academic excellence. The Main Line offers thousands of students close proximity to Philadelphia, with easy access to public transportation, while still living within the comfort and safety of an affluent residential area. Bryn Mawr College, is a small all women's only liberal arts college; Cabrini College, a coed Roman Catholic; Eastern University, a private, co-education Christian university. Harcum College is a two-year, private college with academic programs in health-sciences, liberal arts, business and professional studies. Haverford College is one of America's most outstanding liberal arts colleges founded on Quaker values. Immaculata University is a Catholic coeducational institution sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rosemont College is Catholic independent liberal arts institution. Saint Joseph's University, located on City Avenue bordering Philadelphia and the Main Line, is a Catholic university seeped in Jesuit tradition. Saint Joseph University's alumni network of 50,000 plus are eager to help students find meaningful employment after graduation. Also located on the Main Line is Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, which prepares men to be ordained into the Roman Catholic Priesthood. Valley Forge Military Academy and College, is two-year college prep school, for both young women and men. Villanova University is the oldest and largest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and is located in the heart of the Main Line.

Wayne Community Links

Wayne is home to many exciting things to do; the Main Line Newcomers Organization and Newcomers Club of Great Valley are good resources for those who are relocating to the Main Line. If you are looking for art, music or dance opportunities, Wayne Art Center, Contrempa Dance Center and Theater, Dance Sport Academy, Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music and Harcum Medley Music School all offer lessons for students, young and old. The Main Line is home to a plethora of fitness-related facilities, including the Main Line YMCA, Main Line Health & Fitness, Still Point Yoga Studios and Verge Yoga. There is something for everyone along the Main Line, from golfing at Aronimink Golf Club or Radnor Valley Country Club, to playing tennis at the Radnor Racket Club. Whatever your interests and hobbies are, you will find all of your needs met in the Main Line communities.

For all other Wayne questions contact me at Kevin.Toll@LongandFoster.com or 610-609-1096.

 

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