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MONTGOMERY
TOWNSHIP
1001 STUMP ROAD
MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA 18936
215-393-6900
1990 POPULATION: 12,179
1996 POPULATION EST.: 19,628
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $52,193
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 7,890
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $155,457
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 10.82 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NORTH PENN
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 61ST
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 12TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
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Montgomery Township was established in 1714.
The network of roadways that were developed throughout parts
of the township helped create commercial centers, including
inns, taverns, and trade centers. These small centers developed
into villages that were the forerunners for development. The
growth of population, business and industry which began shortly
after World War II, is continuing into the 1990s. Montgomery
Township was the fastest growing Montgomery County municipality
between the census periods of 1980 and 1990. Today, the township
attracts consumers with a large variety of commercial/retail
establishments, including the Montgomery Mall. The best-known
section of the township is Montgomeryville. It should be noted
that residents or businesses may actually be located within
the township, but have a mailing address of Lansdale or Colmar.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
All but the eastern one-third of the township is served by
public water and sewer facilities. The township is in the
process of constructing a sewage treatment plant to serve
the remainder of the township. A full-time police force serves
the community. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies.
Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors.
RECREATION:
A Parks & Recreation Committee oversees various programs.
Facilities include three parks, a nature center, a fitness
trail, tennis courts and softball fields. Little League programs
are run by the Montgomery Township Baseball Association. For
more information on what is available, please call 215-855-1771.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA bus lines provide easy access to the Greater Central
Montgomery County area. From points in Lansdale and North
Wales Boroughs, the commuter has access to lower Bucks County,
Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia.
SHOPPING:
The Montgomeryville section of the township (in and around
what is commonly referred to as the 5 points intersection)
is one of Montgomery County’s biggest retail areas. Several
strip and neighborhood shopping centers, along with the Montgomery
Mall are located here. Two new projects, one of which is underway,
will be adding more retail space over the next couple of years.
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