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2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery CountyAbout this List

Explore the best places to raise a family based on public schools, crime rates, cost of living, and family-friendly amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other data sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Penn Wynne

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 14 reviews
    #1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: I love living in Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania. I have lived here for the past 15 years and spent elementary, middle, and am currently finishing up high school living in this neighborhood. Many of my friends live here, and I have met many kind people from all over Penn Wynne. Penn Wynne has a small town feeling with all of the benefits of living minutes away from Philadelphia. I love the parks and open spaces that Penn Wynne has to offer. I am not sure where I will live when I am older, but Penn Wynne will always have a special place in my heart.
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    • 5,720 Population
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  2. Ardmore

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 17 reviews
    #2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Nearby Resident: Friendly people, walkable neighborhoods, and lots of opportunities for civic engagement. Of course, there’s also the popular suburban square shopping center and lots of restaurants to choose from. Looking forward to overdue renovations of the train station.
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    • 13,193 Population
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  3. Blue Bell

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 23 reviews
    #3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: It is not a very walkable town, but considering the close proximity to Ambler and Flourtown there are some good options spread around the area. Wissahickon is a very good district that has its flaws but overall seems to care about its students. There are plenty of parks and nearby outdoor adventures, which is nice! Lots of great stores and restaurants make Blue Bell a nice town to spend time in as well.
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    • 6,290 Population
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  4. Narberth

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 8 reviews
    #4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Nice borough in Lower Merion Township near Philadelphia. It has nice shops, restaurants, and a train station. Also its near Suburban Square, King of Prussia Mall, and Valley Forge Park. LMSD is excellent and it has great walkability.
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    • 4,330 Population
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  5. Montgomeryville

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 30 reviews
    #5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Niche User: The atmosphere and aura of this neighborhood is outstanding. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming even before we moved in! It is mainly families in this neighborhood but the kids are never too noisy. If I could do the process over again, I would still want my parents to chose this neighborhood to live in. Although we moved in when i was 10, this home means more to me than the one we were in before. After living in a small townhouse, it is so refreshing being in this neighborhood. Big, beautiful trees cascading over children playing in the yards. In the future, I believe more and new families will continue to move here. This will always be a joyful and welcoming place to live.
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    • 13,370 Population
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  6. King of Prussia

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 67 reviews
    #6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Nearby Resident: This area is well known for shopping. The King of Prussia Mall has 400 shopping stores, and 40 restaurants. There has been a new addition to the mall that includes a corridor that connects the two shopping areas together. This new addition has made this mall beautiful and more accessible to all stores. There are many hotels, entertainment, including the Valley Forge Casino, many medical facilities, easy access to the University of PA medical center in Philadelphia, Children's Hospital, many colleges, and universities, local museums, music venues, all close to this location. There is also opportunities for various employments. There are several health conscious grocery stories, such as Wegmans, which is located in another plaza, King of Prussia Town Center, which has a robust, outside feel, and vibe that is walk friendly, outside and inside dining, well designed for outdoor shopping and easy parking. This is a great area to live, work and play.
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    • 20,044 Population
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  9. Fort Washington

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 24 reviews
    #7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is a historic, quaint community. The proximity of the history-filled Hope Lodge and Mather Hill sites along with the Fort Washington State Park is ideal. I frequently visit the park with my family at least once a month. It is always full of friendly people who are always willing to go out of their way to be kind to one another. Even George Washington thought it was terrific when he set up camp in the park with his troops in 1777!
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    • 5,640 Population
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  10. Audubon

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 16 reviews
    #8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Living in Audubon has made for a very exciting childhood. It's very community-oriented, and all my neighbors have always been friendly and warm. I have lived here for 5 years, and they have been wonderful. In my cul-de-sac, all of us kids would stay out late playing Manhunt in the backyards of all the neighbors, staying as quiet as possible to avoid getting caught and waking anyone up. Everyone knows everyone, and the atmosphere is friendly, and the sense of community is strong.
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    • 9,010 Population
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  11. Plymouth Meeting

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 36 reviews
    #9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Nearby Resident: Offering many huge retail and dining options yet still maintaining a community feel, Plymouth Meeting has it all. With great accessibility, I and many others, visit Plymouth Meeting almost daily to shop at the Metroplex shopping center, walk through the Mall, commute on Germantown Pike, have a delicious dinner at RedStone, or use the state-of-the-art indoor Community Center. I have seen plenty of pedestrian walkways; there are a decent amount of places to walk to, depending where you are.
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    • 6,261 Population
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  12. Upper Providence Township

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 41 reviews
    #10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Niche User: Moving in, Collegeville was a very quiet place to live. Recent construction brings in noises that I missed while living elsewhere. Although home construction is located throughout, when I first moved in there was no close shopping center. Now there is one right down the street and up the road from my house; just a few minutes away! The environment is clean and there is less to worry about.
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    • 23,129 Population
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  13. Wyndmoor

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 6 reviews
    #11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Wyndmoor is great! I have only one thing I wish we had as a community and that would be sidewalks- for a more walkable neighborhood. Walking builds community and gets people out. It's still a very old town and not all pockets of out area have sidewalk, and I would love to see that change. We are very close to Chestnut Hill and I would be happy to walk or bike or even run safely from home to there.
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    • 5,911 Population
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  14. Glenside

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 51 reviews
    #12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Glenside is a great area! It has great schools and a great sense of community. However, Glenside’s biggest downfall comes with its diversity. Glenside is not a very diverse area. I am African American and I sometimes find it difficult to find other people I identify with.
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    • 7,684 Population
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  17. Oreland

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 12 reviews
    #13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: I grew up in Oreland and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. It is a small town in a small public school district, which I love. It allows citizens to really get to know their neighbors, local business owners, and peers. It is close to Philadelphia, while still being a quite little suburb.
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    • 5,889 Population
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  18. Collegeville

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 37 reviews
    #14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: I wish there was more diversity and especially more young people interested in outdoor activities. The location is pretty good. It is close to Philadelphia without being dirty and crowded. There are lots of trees and parks around here. Lots of space while still having many houses and a cozy feel. There is a decent selection of vegan restaurants. There are also lots of yoga studios, coffee shops, and Kimberton Whole Foods is the best grocery store I could ever ask for. Rhythmic spin studios all around. I have been all around the country and overseas, and Collegeville is actually a very nice place to live in comparison to all that I have seen. As I mentioned earlier, I would just prefer a culture that is more interested in outdoor adventure and appreciation.
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    • 5,221 Population
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  19. Flourtown

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 12 reviews
    #15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: What an awesome little town- reminds me of Mayberry. The neighbors are friendly, the police are actively involved in the community, the local government is very open and seeks to increase community engagement, and the schools are great. Couldn't ask for a better little town!
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    • 4,606 Population
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  20. Worcester Township

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 19 reviews
    #16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Worcester Township is a nice place to live. As a whole, it is a rural community, but urban and suburban areas are a short drive away. Some of my favorite aspects are the high availability of fresh foods because of many nearby farms. I also appreciate the nature in this area because it is not very densely populated and there are many preserved lands, which also mean there are many trails for walking, hiking, and biking.
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    • 10,308 Population
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  21. Perkiomen Township

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 19 reviews
    #17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Parent: Perkiomen Township is a great place to raise kids. Baseball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse. There are even several community theater organizations. Lots of parks and close to the Perkiomen Trail. The school district is one of the top schools rated in the State. We were going to move but stayed in the district because of the schools. Very little land to build on is left. A great location and close to everything. Shopping Centers have opened up and jobs are in abundance for the moment with all the Pharmaceuticals around us like Pfizer, Smith Kline, Merck, and Quest Diagnostics.
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    • 9,205 Population
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  24. Bryn Athyn

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 2 reviews
    #18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Nearby Resident: Bryn Athyn is a small borough within Lower Moreland Township. Since it is small, it is common to see familiar faces in local cafes and public areas. It is a beautiful area and has a national landmark: The Bryn Athyn Cathedral. It is a lovely place to live in and around.
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    • 1,362 Population
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  25. Spring House

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 5 reviews
    #19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Niche User: There's not a lot of violent crime where I live. It's very rare. The police can regularly be seen patrolling.
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    • 3,932 Population
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  26. Kulpsville

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 11 reviews
    #20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: I love living here. Its peaceful. Clean. Safe. Good schools. I think Kulpsville is great. Lots of stores.
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    • 8,414 Population
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  27. Jenkintown

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 24 reviews
    #21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Jenkintown is a small town located just outside of Philadelphia. This is a pretty town with a lot of potential. The schools are terrific, and there’s a great town square for events. A small pocket park is in process of being created as well. For a small town it isn’t a very cohesive bunch, but I still call it home.
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    • 4,451 Population
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  28. Lower Moreland Township

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 42 reviews
    #22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Despite an overall lack of diversity in the neighborhoods and public schools, the curriculum is excellent. One of the best public school systems in the state adequately prepares students for college and the professional world. The neighborhood is very safe which usually results in cops terrorizing kids. The area lacks affordability due to redlining which hasn't helped diversity, and has been a place for mostly upper-middle-class white commuters.
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    • 13,186 Population
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  29. Upper Gwynedd Township

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 21 reviews
    #23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: My neighbors are extremely friendly. The school district is good. Taxes are low. There is nothing I do not like.
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    • 15,888 Population
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  30. Maple Glen

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 10 reviews
    #24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Current Resident: Tight-knit, family-friendly community with great schools and neighborhoods! I've lived here for over 15 years and wouldn't change a thing.
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    • 6,764 Population
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  31. Evansburg

    • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
    • 11 reviews
    #25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Montgomery County

    Niche User: There's basically no crime, just young people drinking or smoking weed, which somehow seems to aggravate the locals who it doesn't affect. The police are overly intrusive and appear to be out to get everybody, especially minorities and young people.
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    • 2,336 Population
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