commerce: Fact Sheets--BRYN ATHYN BOROUGH

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

BRYN ATHYN
BOROUGH
2835 BUCK ROAD
P.O. BOX 683
BRYN ATHYN, PA 19009
215-947-9889



2000 POPULATION: 1,351
2005 POPULATION EST.: 1,350
2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $68,646
2000 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 381
2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $223,000
GOVERNMENT:
MAYOR-COUNCIL
AREA: 1.90 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: BRYN ATHYN SCHOOL
DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 152ND
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 12TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
DISTRICT JUSTICE:
38-2-08
2351 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley PA 19006-6128
215-947-5807/8828
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Non-participating 

Bryn Athyn was formed from what was then Moreland Township on February 8, 1916. During this time, strong religious beliefs helped to push for the creation of an independent borough. The borough’s two square miles include a large amount of open space and woodlands. Three of its largest institutions, the Academy of the New Church, the Bryn Athyn Church School, and the New Church College, occupy more of its real estate than do its residents. The Bryn Athyn Cathedral is a beautiful example of the fine architecture that is found in the borough. Some Bryn Athyn addresses may actually be located in Upper or Lower Moreland Township.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
A private sewage facility serves the office park in the borough. Public water facilities serve the southern portion of the borough. A full-time police force serves the community. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is provided by the borough.
RECREATION:
Facilities include one small park, the Glencairn Museum, and a private swimming pool. For more information on Little League programs and other activities, please call 215-947-9889.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
No SEPTA bus or rail lines service the borough. However, in nearby Willow Grove, bus and rail service may be accessed. In addition, the nearby community of Bethayres has access to rail service.
SHOPPING:
Some small shops and businesses are located in the borough. The nearest major shopping malls are the Willow Grove Park Mall and the Neshaminy Mall in Lower Bucks County.