LOWER
GWYNEDD
TOWNSHIP
2000 POPULATION: 10,422
2005 POPULATION EST.:10,920
2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $74,351
2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 4,360
2000 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $252,344
GOVERNMENT: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 9.11 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: WISSAHICKON SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 151ST, 61ST
STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 12TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 13TH
DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-1-21 #653 Blue Bell West, Skippack Pike Blue Bell PA 19422-1793 215-646-8201/8202
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On December 16, 1891, Gwynedd Township was divided into the Townships of Upper and Lower Gwynedd. The township’s area in terms of square miles has not changed since its inception. The four villages of Gwynedd, Gwynedd Valley, Penllyn, and Spring House comprise the heart of the township. Lower Gwynedd did not experience substantial changes prior to the 1950s. Today, however, the township contains several large employers along with commercial and office facilities. Moreover, the increase in townhouse and single family homes gives the township a nice mix of commercial and residential development.
PUBLIC SERVICES: A good portion of the township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the township. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors.
RECREATION: A part-time recreation director works in conjunction with a board of directors that oversee activities. Facilities include softball fields, Little League fields, a tot lot, and basketball and tennis courts. Little League programs are run by a private organization. For more information on what is available, please call 215-646-5302.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: SEPTA rail and bus lines that run through the township provide access to other Central Montgomery County communities, Lower Bucks County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia.
SHOPPING: Neighborhood shopping facilities and many specialty shops and businesses are easily accessible. Also, shopping facilities in neighboring municipalities provide excellent choices. The nearest major shopping malls are the Montgomery Mall and the Willow Grove Park Mall.
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