MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP 1001 STUMP ROAD MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA 18936 215-393-6900 1990 POPULATION: 12,179 1996 POPULATION EST.: 19,628 1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $52,193 1997 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 7,890 1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $155,457 GOVERNMENT: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AREA: 10.82 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 61ST STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 12TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 13TH

Montgomery Township was established in 1714. The network of roadways that were developed throughout parts of the township helped create commercial centers, including inns, taverns, and trade centers. These small centers developed into villages that were the forerunners for development. The growth of population, business and industry which began shortly after World War II, is continuing into the 1990s. Montgomery Township was the fastest growing Montgomery County municipality between the census periods of 1980 and 1990. Today, the township attracts consumers with a large variety of commercial/retail establishments, including the Montgomery Mall. The best-known section of the township is Montgomeryville. It should be noted that residents or businesses may actually be located within the township, but have a mailing address of Lansdale or Colmar. PUBLIC SERVICES: All but the eastern one-third of the township is served by public water and sewer facilities. The township is in the process of constructing a sewage treatment plant to serve the remainder of the township. A full-time police force serves the community. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors. RECREATION: A Parks & Recreation Committee oversees various programs. Facilities include three parks, a nature center, a fitness trail, tennis courts and softball fields. Little League programs are run by the Montgomery Township Baseball Association. For more information on what is available, please call 215-393-6900. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: SEPTA bus lines provide easy access to the Greater Central Montgomery County area. From points in Lansdale and North Wales Boroughs, the commuter has access to lower Bucks County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia. SHOPPING: The Montgomeryville section of the township (in and around what is commonly referred to as the 5 points intersection) is one of Montgomery County’s biggest retail areas. Several strip and neighborhood shopping centers, along with the Montgomery Mall are located here. Two new projects, one of which is underway, will be adding more retail space over the next couple of years.