Lower Gwynedd township, Pennsylvania
Lower Gwynedd township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Gwynedd township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,290. The land area covers 9.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,290 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,796 | ±225 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,100 | ±282 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,796 | ±225 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 304 | ±180 |
| Median Home Value | $655,000 | ±$35,906 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,493 | ±$640 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,615 | ±$18,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $89,550 | ±$8,712 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 386 | ±144 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,082 | ±392 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.5% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LOWER GWYNEDD
GUS Population: 12,336 (2024)
ID: 209399
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASST MGR
PO BOX 625, SPRING HOUSE PA 19477-0625
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GUS Population: 879,190 (2024)
ID: 173733
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 311, NORRISTOWN PA 19404-0311
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | King of Prussia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gwynedd Mercy University
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College | 0.6 mi away | 1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA, 19437-0901 |
2156467300
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NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 233 SOUTH SWARTLEY ST, NORTH WALES, PA, 19454 |
(215) 699-5410
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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook
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College | 0.9 mi away | 1400 Evans Road, Ambler, PA, 19002 |
6106673394
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AMBLER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 209 RACE STREET, AMBLER, PA, 19002 |
(215) 646-1072
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Montgomery County Community College
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College | 2.2 mi away | 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, 19422-0796 |
2156416300
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WISSAHICKON VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 650 SKIPPACK PIKE, BLUE BELL, PA, 19422 |
(215) 643-1320
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The Beauty Institute-Ambler
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College Vocational | 2.5 mi away | 50 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA, 19002 |
732320219490890
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HORSHAM TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 435 BABYLON ROAD, HORSHAM, PA, 19044 |
(215) 443-2609
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Lansdale School of Business
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College | 3.4 mi away | 290 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA, 19454-4114 |
2156995700
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UPPER DUBLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 520 VIRGINIA DR., FORT WASHINGTON, PA, 19034 |
(215) 628-8744
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NORRISTOWN, PA US, located 7.5 miles from Lower Gwynedd township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 22.6° | 32.1° | 3.66" | 6.8" |
| February | 43.5° | 24.7° | 34.1° | 2.98" | 10.9" |
| March | 52.1° | 31.6° | 41.8° | 4.41" | 3.0" |
| April | 64.8° | 41.5° | 53.1° | 3.90" | 0.2" |
| May | 74.8° | 52.1° | 63.4° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 62.0° | 73.0° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 66.6° | 77.7° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.5° | 65.2° | 75.9° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 57.6° | 68.8° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.4° | 44.6° | 56.5° | 4.32" | 0.1" |
| November | 56.8° | 35.1° | 45.9° | 3.61" | 0.1" |
| December | 46.3° | 28.3° | 37.3° | 4.73" | 4.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring House CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Ambler borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| North Wales borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Maple Glen CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Blue Bell CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Fort Washington CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209144920. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.