Lifestyle · 2026 Ranking
Best Main Line Towns for Empty Nesters
Empty nesters want single-floor or HOA-maintained options without leaving the Main Line community. These five towns deliver.
The Ranking
- #1
Wayne (condos + smaller historic homes)
Walkable downtown, healthcare access, easy grandkid visits.
- #2
Bryn Mawr (condos)
Walkable downtown, Bryn Mawr Hospital proximity.
- #3
Haverford — Athertyn
55+ luxury condos with concierge and fitness.
- #4
Devon (smaller single-family)
T/E schools nearby for grandkids, established neighborhoods.
- #5
Chesterbrook (HOA pods)
T/E schools, maintenance-included townhomes and clusters.
Methodology
Ranked on (1) availability of low-maintenance housing, (2) proximity to top medical, (3) walkability, and (4) condo/HOA fee value.
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