Relocation · 2026 Ranking
Best Philly Suburbs for Families Relocating from Out of State
Out-of-state relocating families typically prioritize schools first, commute second, and lifestyle third. These five towns score across all three.
The Ranking
- #1
Wayne
Radnor or T/E schools, walkable downtown, easy PHL access, Paoli/Thorndale rail.
- #2
Malvern
Great Valley SD, Borough walkability, Amtrak Paoli proximity.
- #3
Newtown Square (Liseter, Edgmont Preserve)
Marple Newtown schools, newer construction, easy PHL.
- #4
Downingtown
DASD + STEM Academy, larger lots, value pricing.
- #5
Doylestown
Central Bucks SD, historic borough, easy Princeton/NYC reach.
Methodology
Ranked on (1) school district national reputation, (2) PHL airport access, (3) inventory of newer or recently renovated homes, and (4) family-amenity density.
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