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Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Philadelphia Main Line. The township's name originates with the county of Merioneth in north Wales. Merioneth is an English-language transcription of the Welsh Meirionnydd.

Lower Merion Township, along with Upper Darby, Haverford, and Cheltenham, are major suburbs of Philadelphia, the United States' sixth-most populous city as of 2020. With a population of 63,633, Lower Merion Township is the ninth-most populous municipality in Pennsylvania as of the 2020 U.S. census.

The center of Lower Merion Township is located 11.9 miles (19.2 km) northwest of the center of Philadelphia, the state's largest city. Parts of the township border the northwestern section of the city.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.9 square miles (61.8 km²), of which 23.7 square miles (61.4 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) (0.67%) is water.

The township is bounded by the Wynnefield Heights, Belmont Village, Wynnefield, and Overbrook communities in the city of Philadelphia; the Boroughs of Conshohocken and West Conshohocken, and the townships of Upper Merion and Whitemarsh in Montgomery County and by the townships of Haverford and Radnor in Delaware County. The borough of Narberth, a separate political entity of one-half square mile, is surrounded by the township.

Forming the township's southern border is City Avenue separating it from Philadelphia. Along City Avenue, starting with the Schuylkill Expressway and continuing to Lord & Taylor at Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd is what is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Mile" which also includes the radio and television studios of WCAU, the Exxon Building, the Fox Building, and the Germantown Savings Bank Building. Behind those buildings are the One-Ninety-One Condominiums and the Bala Cynwyd Plazas.

The township has a strong emphasis on health and wellness among its residents. Lankenau Medical Center and Roxborough Memorial Hospital provide comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Fitness enthusiasts can visit Haverford Area YMCA which offers a range of fitness classes and programs. Carol Goldman Acupuncture provides traditional Chinese medicine treatments to balance your body’s energy. Active Care Chiropractic & Rehabilitation offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center, LLC. offers dance classes that promote physical fitness.

Top sites in Lower Merion, PA include Rolling Hill Park, Merion Botanical Park, and Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden.

Population: 63,633 (2020). Elevation: 276 feet (84 m). Area: 23.5 square miles (60.8 km²). ZIP Code: 19066. Area code: 610, 484.

FAQs

Is Lower Merion, PA a good place to live?

With excellent schools, high income, and job opportunities, Lower Merion Township is a good place to live. Lower Merion Township is known for its rich Jewish community, with over 13,000 households! With beautiful natural surroundings, plenty of historic places to see, top universities, and safe communities, Lower Merion Township is a jewel in the Philadelphia area.

What is Lower Merion Township, PA known for?

The creation of the Pennsylvania Railroad line west of Philadelphia during the 19th century brought new, prosperous residents to Lower Merion, and the town became known as part of the “Main Line,” a network of affluent Philadelphia suburbs along the railroad line. The township has a historic commission and a Historical Architectural Review Board, which were created in 2000 with the adoption of a Historic Districts and Resources ordinance. Currently, Lower Merion Township has six local historic districts, including Ardmore, which also participates in the National Main Street Program. In addition, Lower Merion has been a Certified Local Government since 1992. 

Is Lower Merion Township, PA expensive?

With 64,157 people, Lower Merion is the 8th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Lower Merion racial/ethnic groups are White (76.9%) followed by Asian (7.9%) and Black (6.3%). In 2022, the median household income of Lower Merion households was $160,572. Lower Merion households made slightly more than Ohio households ($160,365) and Wallace households ($159,531). However, 3.4% of Lower Merion families live in poverty.

Sources

Township of Lower Merion

Wikipedia

Suburban Solutions

Achp

Pennsylvania Demographics

Rolling Hill Park

Merion Botanical Park

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden

Lankenau Medical Center

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Planet Fitness

Haverford Area YMCA

Carol Goldman Acupuncture

Active Care Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 

Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center, LLC

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