Lower Merion School District, PA

Living in Lower Merion SD

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 75
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 66
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 99
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Schools 95
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Residents

63k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
79% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +1% (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 degree47%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$134k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more34%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Sales and office17%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$602k Median Home Value +$68k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$340 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
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 earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M10%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lower Merion SD

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15

Property Crime in Lower Merion SD

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 SD

Excessive Heat14
Inland Flooding88
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding18
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lower Merion School District, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lower Merion School District, PA

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The Gateway School
1 miles, S
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Wetherill School
1 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lower Merion School District, PA

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Bryn Mawr College
2 miles, W
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Haverford College
2 miles, SW
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Rosemont College
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lower Merion School District, PA

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Bryn Mawr Hospital
2 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Lower Merion School District, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, NE
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