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NORTH WALES
BOROUGH
300 SCHOOL STREET
NORTH WALES, PA 19454
215-699-4424
1990 POPULATION: 3,802
1996 POPULATION EST.: 3,820
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $38,917
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 2,051
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $118,565
GOVERNMENT:
MAYOR-COUNCIL
AREA: .72 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NORTH PENN
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 61ST
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
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North Wales Borough was incorporated on August
20, 1869. This was the first borough created by the Montgomery
County Courts. The borough’s seven tenths of a square
mile were taken from what was, at the time, Gwynedd Township.
The business community consists primarily of professional
offices and small stores. Industry, which once heavily supported
the borough, has moved to surrounding municipalities where
there was room for expansion. The borough has practically
no remaining developable land. However, the quality of its
existing housing stock, and its prime location in the heart
of the North Penn Community, makes this small borough a very
attractive location. It should be noted that many residents
and businesses will have a North Wales mailing address, but
will actually be located in surrounding municipalities.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The entire borough is serviced by public water and sewer facilities.
A full-time police force serves the borough. Fire protection
is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal
is arranged by private contractors.
RECREATION:
Facilities include a children’s playground, Weingartner
Memorial Park, a swimming pool run jointly with Upper Gwynedd
Township, and a basketball court. Little League programs are
run by the Nor-Gwyn Athletic Association. For more information
on what is available, please call 215-699-4424.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA bus and rail lines give the commuter easy access to
all major points, including Philadelphia, Lower Bucks County
and other major points in Montgomery County.
SHOPPING:
A main street shopping area provides area residents with many
basic goods and services. The nearest major shopping mall
is the Montgomery Mall, which is very close.
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