commerce: Fact Sheets--LOWER SALFORD TOWNSHIP

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

LOWER
SALFORD
TOWNSHIP
379 MAIN STREET
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
215-256-8087



2000 POPULATION: 12,893
2010 POPULATION: 14,959
2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $70,977
2009 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $92,358*
2000 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 4,531
2010 TOTAL HOUSING  UNITS: 5,664
2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $225,000
2010 MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR HOUSING: $339,750
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 14.25 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SOUDERTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 70TH, 24TH,
13TH
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
DISTRICT JUSTICE:
3 8-1-24
2047 Bridge Rd., Rte. 113
Schwenksville PA 19473-2030
610-584-4732/4746
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Indian Valley
 

Lower Salford Township was established in 1741 when Salford Township was divided into the present day townships of Marlborough, Lower Salford and Upper Salford. Large farms, mills and churches were the only types of buildings scattered across the township. This exclusively rural way of life lasted well into the twentieth century. However, it was during the past fifteen years that the township started to see an increase in residential and small commercial developments. Even as the township continues to grow in the coming years, many hope it will still retain much of its rural characteristics. Communities within the township include Harleysville, Lederach, Mainland, and Vernfield.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The Harleysville and Mainland sections of the township are serviced by public water and sewer facilities. Sewer service has been extended to the Lederach portion of the township. 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 Township Parks Board administers various programs. Facilities include camping and picnicking. The Heckler Plains Farmstead is a large conservation area and historical site. The Harleysville Community Center has tennis courts, a public swimming pool and softball fields. For more information on what is available, including Little League programs, please call 215-256-8087.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
No SEPTA bus or rail lines serve the township.
SHOPPING:
Several small shopping plazas are located along the main street section of the township (Route 63). Other small business are located in the township. The nearest major shopping mall is the Montgomery Mall.

 
*2005-2009 Median Household Income (in 2009 dollars)

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