Lansdale is a trendy borough about equal distances from Allentown and Philadelphia. The region that once served as a prominent rail junction is now a community-driven area, described by residents as embodying a small-town feel. “There’s something for everyone, volunteer opportunities at every corner,” says Lindsay Beuke, program coordinator at Discover Lansdale. “People love to help, which makes it special.”
The area is beloved for its walkability, thanks to its several trails, paved sidewalks and the upcoming downtown region. “It’s more of a quiet, laid-back area,” says Tabitha Heit, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties, adding that residents work in the surrounding area and many own cars to get around. “You have the one train stop if you need to go into the city, but I don’t think most people are using that as a draw. The draw is space: they can get more space and can get closer to the city without the chaos.” Lansdale is also in the early stages of revitalization; the Lansdale 2040 initiative is the goal of the community’s desired vision. This plan involves improvements to infrastructure, parks and trails, housing and entertainment. The region has a population of almost 20,000.
Lansdale Festival of the Arts
Kids can enjoy attractions like bouncy castles and slides at Lansdale First Fridays.
Lansdale has beautiful murals for you to enjoy as you walk through town.
The streets in Lansdale are quiet and calm.
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Quirky annual events
Lansdale also puts on a handful of annual events. “Lansdale is known for doing unique activities," Beuke says. "One of them is the Zer0.5K-Oktoberfest, where you literally run half a kilometer and then it ends in celebration." Folks gather together for an evening of relaxing fun on First Fridays, which begin in May. Another popular event is the Old Time Baseball/Picnic in Memorial Park, where residents are selected to play old-time baseball and use older equipment and gear to do so. Residents also take part in seasonal events, including pumpkin picking and other fall-themed activities late in the year. “Mary Meeks Farm is known for having a little pumpkin event, mazes and attractions for the fall," Heit says. "There’s some animals there and a little fresh market.”
While Mardi Gras is typically held around February/March nationally, Lansdale celebrates the holiday in November. “That’s definitely our most popular event of the year," Beuke says. "We had about 10,000 people last year." The backstory also matches the area’s quirky feel. “The idea was that it was going to usher in the holiday season and ensure shopping in the downtown region," Beuke adds. "They didn’t know what to call it the first year, but the response they got from residents was Mardi Gras, and it just stayed.”
Every August visitors flock to the Lansdale Festival of the Arts.
Locals love the Lansdale Festival of the Arts.
The Mardi Gras Parade is held every year in Lansdale.
Watch jugglers perform with fire at Lansdale First Fridays.
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Over a dozen parks and mile long trails
Residents have abundant options when it comes to parks and outdoor recreation. “We have over 20 parks, which is a surprising number for how small we are,” Beuke says. “When I say walkable, you’re going to be able to walk to a park in every direction. A lot of people like to bike and walk.” The Liberty Bell Trail is a multi-use trail planned to stretch 25 miles between Quakertown and Allentown. Eventually, its completed length will become a part of the long-distance greenway that connects the Philadelphia and Allentown metro regions. Lansdale owns two community pools that offer competitive swimming and swim lessons. Residents of all ages can participate in the various recreation and fitness programs. However, the Lansdale 2040 plan proposes a new skate park and improvements to the White’s Road Park.
The playground at White's Road Park in Lansdale is a locals favorite.
The Liberty Bell Trail is planned to stretch 25 miles between Quakertown and Allentown.
Lansdale locals can take advantage of the skatepark on 4th St.
Fourth Street Park includes a community pool, perfect to enjoy on a hot day in lansdale.
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Diverse downtown dining
Lansdale has a diverse dining scene. New American, Japanese, Thai and Italian cuisines are within the blocks of Main Street. Main Street also carries a mix of simple coffee shops, homey breweries, and taverns. “We’ve had a few businesses that started here and expanded elsewhere like Backyard Bean and the same thing with a couple of the breweries,” Beuke says. Taverns include the aptly-named Lansdale Tavern and Panico's Neighborhood Grill & Sports Tavern, where residents can catch that night's big game.
According to a city survey, residents want more dining and activities in the downtown area. Lansdale 2040 hopes to promote future business traffic to the downtown space, whether a restaurant or performance venue. Along Route 309, also known as Bethlehem Pike, most shopping can be found in Montgomery Square. The mall houses over 50 retail stores, including major brands such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Wegmans and Macy’s. “On 309, you’ll find every shopping and grocery store that you need,” Heit says. “All the major names are there and a lot of chain restaurants. It’s just being able to go out and have everything at your convenience, pretty closely. The town itself does have that walkability feature, where there are some local shops. The draw for people is the space and the school district.” Several other plazas carry other major box stores and grocery chains on this same drag.
Lansdale Tavern offers classic American fare with a rotating draft list.
Live a healthy and bright health style in Lansdale at Arnold's Way in Lansdale.
For dinner at home in Lansdale, pick up your groceries at the Montgomery County Wegman's.
Start your morning in Lansdale for a full breakfast at the Kozy Korner Cafe.
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Fast and competitive housing market
The housing market in Lansdale moves relatively quickly, comparable to many other fast-selling metro areas. On average, many homes spend less than a week on the market, and the average time is 21 days. That is a 91.1% increase in the past year, and the median sold price over the last 12 months is $435,000. "It's definitely a sellers' market," Heit says. "Lansdale has all kinds of different price points for homes, so there's diversity in homes there." Most housing options are single-family residences or townhouses, with some condos mixed in; townhouses mostly line the gridded streets radiating outward from Lansdale proper.
The single-family homes are scattered further out and often range from $400,000 to $800,000, with some even priced above $1 million. “Lansdale has had more attraction because as people are needing more space they’re pushing further out from the city,” Heit says, “so property values have gone up because people are going further out from the city to find inventory and space.” Some rowhouses and apartments are situated around Main Street, but the housing landscape transforms into single-family homes as it spreads out. "
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital is one of the area's most prominent employers, accommodating more than 700 medical works. Its medical campus sits on the northeastern side of the city, under 2 miles from the center of Lansdale. The pharmaceutical company Merck & Co, Inc. serves as one of the general area’s larger employers. “I do a lot of relocation, and you’ll find a lot of people that live in Lansdale could potentially be Merck employees,” Heit says.
The city also ranks above the national average in terms of rainfall, receiving nearly 50 inches of rain as opposed to the nationwide mean of 38. Its snowfall is often below average, while temperatures in can dip close to 20 degrees in the winter or rise as high as over 85 degrees in the summer.
Large contemporary homes with two-car garages are dispersed throughout the neighborhood.
Lansdale residents can choose to rent luxury apartment buildings like Lansdale Station.
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital gives Lansdale locals peace of mind with close access to healthcare.
The pharmaceutical company Merck & Co, Inc. serves as one of Lansdale's largest employers.
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Highly rated public and private school options
The North Penn School District primarily serves Lansdale students. The A-rated district comprises 17 schools: 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. The district serves nearly 13,000 students. Of the 2023 graduates, 77% went to college. Germantown Academy is rated as one of the best private schools in the state and the oldest nonsectarian school in the country. The A-plus-rated school has a 100% graduation and collegiate attendance rate.
North Penn Senior High School receives an overall A rating from niche.com.
York Avenue Elementary School receives an overall A- grade from niche.com.
Penndale Middle School receives an overall A- grade from niche.com.
Dock Mennonite Academy receives an overall A grade from niche.com.
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Multiple transportation options
Lansdale is conveniently centered between two major highways. On its east is the Bethlehem Pike, numbered as Route 202. This road is accessible via a 3-mile drive from Lansdale, and runs to Philadelphia. To the west is Interstate 476, which is also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Extension, about 5 miles away. This route picks up north towards Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, then south towards Conshohocken. “We have the SEPTA," Beuke says. "Folks who live in Lansdale often work in Philly. When people are looking for city entertainment, they’ll hop on the train.”
The region has three stops on the Lansdale/Doylestown line, including one in the historic train station that sits in the middle of the neighborhood. “The SEPTA metro line goes through Lansdale,” Heit says. “Where it stops, that’s where the borough is – there’s a couple coffee shops, a couple restaurants, and then further out there’s the communities that are single-family homes.” Philadelphia is about 30 miles south. For air travel, locals head to the Philadelphia International Airport, which fields over 300 daily flights.
Crime rates below average
Lansdale is considered safer than 45% of cities nationwide, with an average of 10.88 crimes per 1,000 annually according to FBI crime data. Violent crime occurs on average at 1.16 per 1,000 residents on a yearly basis, including both violent and property crimes.
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