Lower Merion Township, PA
Living in Lower Merion Township
Bikeability73
Walkability74
Commute37
Public Transit77
Affordability4
Public Safety88
Airports66
Hospitals23
Colleges99
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Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
79%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate8%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree48%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$136kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more35%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts72%
Sales and office16%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$611kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$337 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Merion Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15
Property Crime in Lower Merion Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Montgomery County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Merion Township
Excessive Heat14
Inland Flooding88
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Merion Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Merion Township, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Merion Township, PA
Bryn Mawr College
2 miles, W
Haverford College
2 miles, SW
Rosemont College
3 miles, W
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook
3 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Merion Township, PA
Bryn Mawr Hospital
2 miles, W
Main Line Hospital Lankenau
3 miles, S
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
3 miles, E
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lower Merion Township, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
11 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
44 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
54 miles, SE