Philadelphia metro, PA–NJ–DE–MD relocation guide
Moving to Fort Washington, PA
$575,600Median home value
Montgomery CountyArea
Philadelphia commuteCommute profile
About Fort Washington
Fort Washington is a census-designated place of about 5,400 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, named for the Revolutionary War encampment where Washington's troops camped in 1777. A leafy suburb of colonials and stone houses, it hosts major office parks along the Turnpike and the Fort Washington Historical Society. The SEPTA station makes it a true rail commute to Center City.
Home prices in Fort Washington
The median home value in Fort Washington is $575,600.
Top places in Fort Washington
- Fort Washington station — SEPTA rail to Center City.
- Fort Washington State Park — 838 acres of trails and the Militia Hill Hawk Watch.
- Hope Lodge — the 1748 Georgian mansion and gardens.
- The office parks — many residents work locally.
- Whitemarsh Valley Country Club — nearby in Lafayette Hill.
Commuting from Fort Washington
- SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line: Fort Washington station; ~40 min to Center City.
- ~30 min drive to Center City Philadelphia off-peak.
- The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) interchange is here.
Fort Washington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fort Washington, PA?
The median home value in Fort Washington is $575,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Fort Washington, PA?
SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line: Fort Washington station; ~40 min to Center City.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.