Lower Merion township, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Merion township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 64,691. The land area covers 23.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 64,691 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,077 | ±592 | 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 | 25,357 | ±563 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,077 | ±592 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,280 | ±302 |
| Median Home Value | $810,400 | ±$24,583 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,893 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $176,512 | ±$12,969 |
| Per Capita Income | $107,615 | ±$5,191 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,839 | ±841 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 30,637 | ±838 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.8% | ±0.7% |
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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GUS Population: 64,702 (2024)
ID: 133845
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
75 E LANCASTER AVE, STE 1, ARDMORE PA 19003-2300
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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 | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| 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 | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | 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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Bryn Mawr College
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College | 1.8 mi away | 101 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010 |
6105265000
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GLADWYNE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 362 RIGHTERS MILL ROAD, GLADWYNE, PA, 19035 |
(610) 642-3957
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Harcum College
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College | 1.9 mi away | 750 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010-3476 |
6105254100
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ARDMORE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 108 ARDMORE AVENUE, ARDMORE, PA, 19003 |
(610) 642-5187
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Haverford College
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College | 2.0 mi away | 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA, 19041-1392 |
6108961000
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NARBERTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 80 WINDSOR AVENUE, NARBERTH, PA, 19072 |
(610) 664-2878
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Rosemont College
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College | 2.7 mi away | 1400 Montgomery Ave, Rosemont, PA, 19010-1699 |
6105270200
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BELMONT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 120 MARY WATERSFORD ROAD, BALA CYNWYD, PA, 19004 |
(610) 664-8427
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Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
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College | 3.2 mi away | 6063 Drexel Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 |
2154771000
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LUDINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 5 S. BRYN MAWR AVENUE, BRYN MAWR, PA, 19010 |
(610) 525-1776
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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 6.3 miles from Lower Merion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Ardmore CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Haverford College CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Bryn Mawr CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Wynnewood CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Merion Station CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209144976. • 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.