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763 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-0900 Office
(610) 896-6186 Direct
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Lower Merion Township is located in lovely Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. According to Township Manager Douglas S. Cleland, "Lower Merion Township is truly a wonderful place in which to live, work and play."
The people of Lower Merion Township have an inherent feeling of dignity and commitment. Active participation in the community is fueled by the eighteen civic and commercial organizations, which reside nearby. For those citizens who would like to serve on one of the many selected Township Boards or Commissions, Lower Merion Township offers a "Community Resources Leadership Bank."
Lower Merion Township is dedicated to protecting the splendor and charm of its natural and man-made resources. Consequently, Lower Merion has an extensive arrangement of swimming pools, picnic areas, playgrounds, and nature parks with more than 25 well-maintained facilities. For your convenience, playgrounds feature tennis and basketball courts, as well as soccer, baseball, and softball fields. In addition, Lower Merion Township offers organized recreation programs for all ages throughout the year.
Lower Merion Township is the largest of the 62 local governments in Montgomery County. Lower Merion School District serves those living in both Lower Merion Township and the Borough of Narberth. The school district boasts one of the lowest tax rates in Pennsylvania along with high per student spending, consequently benefiting both parents and children alike.
6,724 students are educated throughout the six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools in Lower Merion Township. The average class size is twenty and the student-to-teacher ratio at the secondary level is 11:1. Eighty percent of the professional staff has advanced degrees. Approximately ninety-two percent of high school graduates attend college or other institutions of higher learning. Five percent of the Lower Merion School District's high school seniors are National Merit Scholars each year.
Buying a home can be one of the most significant investments in life. With low interest rates and taxes, Lower Merion real estate is booming! Given land by William Penn, Welsh Quakers first established Lower Merion Township in 1682. By 1719, the community was recognized as an independent township containing fifty-two proprietors and lodgers. Then, in 1900, Lower Merion Township was incorporated as a Township of the First Class. Lower Merion home prices range from $175,000 to five million dollars, however the average house costs about $250,000. The area is an ideal residential community with beautiful parks and fantastic restaurants. Lower Merion has two esteemed hospitals, nearby shopping and dining, great schools, and plenty of open space. Accordant with the 1990 poll, the township.s population is 58,003 with 23,868 households located within its 23.64 square miles. With an average housing value of $282,600, Lower Merion Township.s median family income is $84,378, the highest in the county. Nestled right in the "Main Line", Lower Merion real estate is superb, with the community a first ring suburban neighborhood adjacent to Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Amtrak passenger service assist those living in Lower Merion homes. For those who prefer air travel, Philadelphia International Airport is only thirty minutes by car.
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