Main Line Towns Comparison Guide: Bryn Mawr to Malvern (2026)

The Pennsylvania Main Line is one of the most established luxury suburb corridors in the United States, stretching west from Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue (US-30) and the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line.

Bryn Mawr (Lower Merion SD)

Bryn Mawr is the eastern anchor of the Main Line. Median sale price runs $725K–$1.3M. Walk-to-train, Bryn Mawr College, and Bryn Mawr Hospital define the town. Most of the ZIP is Lower Merion SD; some southern streets are Radnor SD.

Ardmore (Lower Merion SD)

Ardmore is the most walkable Main Line town — Suburban Square, two train stations (SEPTA + Amtrak), and a true urban village vibe. Median $600K–$950K.

Wayne (Radnor SD or T/E SD)

Wayne is the commercial heart of the Main Line, with downtown shopping along North Wayne Avenue and Lancaster Avenue. The Wayne ZIP (19087) straddles Radnor SD (Delco) and Tredyffrin/Easttown SD (Chester County) — confirm by address. Median $700K–$1.4M.

Devon, Berwyn, Paoli (Tredyffrin/Easttown SD)

These three towns share T/E SD (Conestoga HS) and the Devon Yard / Daylesford lifestyle corridor. Devon trends most luxury ($900K–$1.6M), Berwyn mid ($700K–$1.1M), and Paoli most attainable ($575K–$950K).

Malvern (Great Valley SD)

Malvern Borough offers a walkable downtown, Great Valley SD, and quick SEPTA Malvern Station access (~45 min to Philadelphia). Median $625K–$925K, with new construction at Atwater pushing $1M+.