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UPPER GWYNEDD
TOWNSHIP

P.O. BOX 1
PARKSIDE PLACE
WEST POINT, PA 19486
215-699-7777

1990 POPULATION: 12,197
1996 POPULATION EST.: 13,361
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $56,543
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 5,205
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $151,234
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 8.10 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NORTH PENN
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 61ST, 70TH
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH

Upper Gwynedd Township was created on December 16, 1891, when Gwynedd Township was split into two separate municipalities. An old Indian trail became a major transportation route called Sumneytown Pike and hotels, businesses and taverns centered around this “Great Road.” The township remained primarily agricultural up to the time of the Second World War. It was at this time that both residential and industrial developments would become increasingly noticeable. Merck & Co. has a 400-acre complex in the heart of the township and has assisted greatly with various municipal infrastructure improvements. Over the past decade, this township has experienced an almost 30 percent increase in population and an increase in housing units of 33 percent. The most recognizable community in the township is West Point. Also, some residents and businesses may have a Lansdale or North Wales mailing address.

PUBLIC SERVICES:

The entire township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. Some large parcels of land are presently without these services but could be hooked up. A full-time police force serves the residents. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors. The township may put the service out for bid to one hauler.

RECREATION:

Facilities include playgrounds, fields for softball and baseball, and a public swimming pool. Little League programs are run by a private organization. For more information on what is available, please call 215-699-7777.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

SEPTA bus and rail service connects the township with other areas of Montgomery County and Lower Bucks County.

SHOPPING:

Neighborhood and specialty shopping areas are located throughout the township. The nearest major shopping mall is the Montgomery Mall.

229 South Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
215 362-9200
Fax: 215-362-0393