Montgomery County, PA

NORRISTOWN BOROUGH 235 EAST AIRY STREET NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-5048 610-272-8080 www.norristown.org 2000 POPULATION: 31,282 2005 POPULATION EST.: 30,880 2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $35,714 2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 13,531 2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $69,900 GOVERNMENT: MAYOR-COUNCIL AREA: 3.69 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: NORRISTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 70TH, 150TH STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 17TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 6TH DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-1-15 200 West Main Street Norristown PA 19401-4675 610-279-3332/5936 38-1-16 754 E. Johnson Highway Norristown PA 19401-3110 610-279-6226/9255 AREA HOSPITALS: Montgomery Hospital LIBRARY: Montgomery County -Norristown Public Library CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: MONTCO

While it was officially incorporated as a borough in 1812, this small town once known as Norris, was a center for commerce and industry before the incorporation of Montgomery County in 1784. By 1900, Norristown had grown to be the banking center for the area, as well as home to a large manufacturing base and a growing county workforce. Norristown contains a large number of historic buildings that stand to remind residents of its long history. Today, Norristown is hoping to continue an economic comeback that started many years ago with such large projects as the Norristown Transportation Center, the Stony Creek Office Center and Lafayette Place. It should be noted that when local people refer to the Greater Norristown Area, this will include East & West Norriton Townships, as well as portions of Plymouth Township. In addition, many residents and businesses in the previously mentioned municipalities will have a Norristown mailing address. 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 along with some borough employees who are trained professionals. Residential trash disposal is provided by the borough through contracted haulers. RECREATION: A full-time recreation director is employed by the borough. Facilities include baseball fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Little League programs are run by the Norristown Athletic Association. For more information on what is available, please call 610-272-8080. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The Norristown Transportation Center provides the commuter with rail and bus service to all major points in Montgomery County, as well as many key locations in Philadelphia, and other surrounding counties. SHOPPING: Several community shopping areas are located in the borough along with a main street shopping area. The nearest major shopping malls are the Court and Plaza at King of Prussia and the Plymouth Meeting Mall.