It is located directly over the city line (Cheltenham Avenue) of Philadelphia.

It also borders Northeast Philadelphia over the Fox Chase Line on the east and over Cottman Avenue (PA 73) on the north side.

The community is listed for statistical purposes as the Cheltenham Village census-designated place.

[2] Cheltenham is represented by Madeleine Dean in the 4th Congressional District.

As of 2016[update], Taiwanese airline EVA Air provides a private bus service to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City for customers based in the Philadelphia area.