Montgomery County, PA · Neighborhood Guide
Lansdale
A walkable main street, SEPTA rail to Center City, and A-rated North Penn schools.
Lansdale is a borough in Montgomery County about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, a commuter town whose motto is "Life in Motion." It pairs a walkable, small-town main street with SEPTA regional rail service to Center City and A-rated North Penn schools.
Living Here
What it's like to live in Lansdale.
Lansdale grew up around the North Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1850s and was incorporated as a borough in 1872, named for Philip Lansdale Fox, the railroad's chief surveyor. Its Main Street still keeps a pedestrian-scale, small-town feel with street trees, decorative streetlights, and historic buildings.
The borough is a hub of activity: monthly First Friday street events run from May through November, the Lansdale Farmers' Market runs Saturdays from May through December, and local dining, shops, wineries, and live music anchor the downtown. The historic Borough Hall and the 1770-era Jenkins Homestead add to its character.
Commuters get three SEPTA regional rail stops on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line, including Lansdale Station in the heart of downtown, with direct service to Center City Philadelphia. The North Penn School District, headquartered in Lansdale, serves the borough with an A rating and about 13,000 students across 17 schools.
North Penn School District
Lansdale is served by the North Penn School District, headquartered in Lansdale, with an A rating and about 13,000 students across 17 schools.
- North Penn High School
- Pennbrook Middle School
- Lansdale-area elementary schools
Commute & employers
The SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line carries about 10,000 daily riders and connects Lansdale directly to Center City Philadelphia, with three stops in town: Lansdale Station downtown, Pennbrook Station to the south, and 9th Street Station to the north.
- North Penn School District
- Merck & Co. (West Point, nearby)
- Downtown Lansdale businesses
Highlights
Why people choose Lansdale.
Walkable downtown
Main Street keeps a pedestrian-scale feel with street trees, decorative lights, shops, dining, wineries, and live music.
SEPTA regional rail
Three stops on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line, including Lansdale Station downtown, connect you directly to Center City Philadelphia.
First Friday & farmers' market
Monthly street events from May to November and a Saturday farmers' market from May to December keep downtown lively.
Did You Know?
Local notes worth knowing.
Lansdale's motto is "Life in Motion."
The borough is named for Philip Lansdale Fox, chief surveyor of the North Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Jenkins Homestead, built around 1770, is the oldest building within the original borough borders.
Common Questions
About Lansdale
Can I commute to Philadelphia from Lansdale by train?
Yes. The SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line makes three stops in Lansdale, including Lansdale Station in the heart of downtown, with direct service to Center City Philadelphia.
What school district serves Lansdale?
Lansdale is served by the North Penn School District, headquartered in the borough, with an A rating and 17 schools including North Penn High School.
What is downtown Lansdale like?
Downtown Lansdale has a pedestrian-scale main street with shops, restaurants, wineries, and live music, plus monthly First Friday events and a Saturday farmers' market.
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