Atglen, PA

Real estate in Atglen, PA is a hot commodity. The median home price in the town is $269,000 and there are currently 1,715 homes for sale. The average commute time to Philadelphia is 25 minutes.

The top three reasons people are buying homes in Atglen are its proximity to Philadelphia (just 25 minutes away), its low crime rate (ranked No. 1 out of 150 towns in Pennsylvania), and its excellent schools (ranked No. 2 out of 150 towns).

Atglen also has many amenities that make it a desirable place to live, including an extensive park system with more than 20 parks and playgrounds, a public library with a large children’s section, and plenty of shopping options nearby, including major retailers like Macy’s and Walmart as well as smaller boutiques and specialty stores.

There are also plenty of things to do in the area beyond just living; residents can enjoy hiking trails at nearby Pine Grove Park or biking trails along the Schuylkill River Trail. There are also several cultural attractions within close proximity, such as the Reading Railroad Museum or the Penn Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology.