Lastly, Money Magazine highlighted the cultural aspects of Abington such as the sculpture garden at Abington Art Center, Briar Bush Nature Center, and Alverthorpe Park. On the same note, approximately three-quarters of all Abington residents own a home. The median price for a home in Abington is $292,000, compared to the national average of $320,000. Furthermore, the accessibility to housing in Abington was commended. The commute to downtown Philadelphia, which is just a brief 12 miles, was definitely a plus. Moreover, the number of major employers in the Abington area helped Abington make its way to the top of the rankings.

The highly-distinguished and respected schools in Abington were mentioned as an advantage, with seven out of nine schools in Abington School District receiving Pennsylvania’s Blue Ribbon award.

Abington ranked 19 out of 50, with another Philly-area town, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, ranked slightly higher than Abington. Abington has ranked amongst Money Magazine’s 50 best places to live.

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