Keasbey and Mattison plant Ambler PA 1900, 1900
Ambler’s story
167 years in pictures
Census counts: 251 in 1880, 6,807 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 1868 and 6 maps from 1893 on.
- 1859Ambler is settled
Photo: Montgomery County Planning Commission on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
6,840
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$698K
+4.1% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
2,899
Balanced
TownGrade
A+
#100 of 1032 in PA
Is Ambler a good place to live?
Few places in the country grade higher. Ambler earns an A+, ranked 100th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. Its public schools beat 96% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation, the median household earns $77K, and it is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $698K, 7.6 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. Ambler’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Ambler is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 97% of U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 314 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a higher typical home value than Ambler.
What makes Ambler stand out
Where Ambler beats most towns.
How Ambler grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Ambler is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 14 of 20; 5.8% of households have no carA+Open →SchoolsA+Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthSuburban Community Hospital 5.1 miles awayA−Open →SafetyA−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 5% conserved landA−Open →History7 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market8 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.5; 48% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 277 attractions →Lynnewood Hall and 198 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ambler. Close and well known come first.
Big draw7 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw16 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw13 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw15 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ambler: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ambler, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAmbler Boro Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTown’s haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1900219002 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ambler.
Ambler trades workers with Philadelphia and other neighbors and is safe by national standards but not by Pennsylvania’s; it also has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Pennsylvania.
HousingCost of living grade C−
Ambler earns a C− for cost of living
At 7.6 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income, the typical home (about $698K) costs more against local pay than in 98% of Pennsylvania towns; that ratio is one input to its C− for cost of living.
50% of households own their home in Ambler, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. The median rent in Ambler is $1,447 a month. The typical Ambler home is worth about $698,000, up 4.1% in a year, more than twice the Pennsylvania typical home.
$698KZillow home value
| Ambler | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,447 a month | $1,114 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Ambler$698K
Pennsylvania$287K
Market temperature
8
days on market
111.4%
sale-to-list price
+4.1%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
#119for trails in PA
4.8%
conserved · 26 of 542 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Knights Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 2. Ricciardi Park | 0.3 mi | 4 |
| 3. Ambler City Park | 0.2 mi | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA−
Ambler earns an A− for health
All 3 graded neighbors score healthier than its A−, from Upper Dublin Township (A+) to Whitpain Township (A+).
20% of adults binge drink in Ambler. Ambler beats the Pennsylvania average on 7 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 12% of adults report frequent physical distress in Ambler.
79%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Ambler | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 24% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
7 better18 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Ambler | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 6.3% | 7.7% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 76.1% | 79.2% |
Suburban Community Hospital
5.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
78th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyA−
Less crime per resident in Ambler than in 78% of U.S. towns
At 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 59% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Ambler’s violent crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
78%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Ambler | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.8 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Ambler0.3
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Ambler6.8
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
78th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
59th
percentile among PA towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
47
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Ambler, with inland flooding at the top
182 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 33 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 182 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Ambler.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
182
paid flood claims since 1979
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Ambler has four seasons and pleasant summers
Ambler has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 23° and about 8 inches of snow falls in a winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring41–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–66°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most working residents commute out of Ambler
Ambler has about as many jobs (2,899) as working residents, but only 181 people both live and work here. 23.9% of workers work from home, against 15.6% across Pennsylvania.
Most working residents leave Ambler for work: only 5% work in town. 24% of Ambler workers work from home. Jobs based in Ambler grew to 2,899 in 2023, 653 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Ambler | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 24% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Ambler5%
Philadelphia20%
Upper Dublin Township4%
Whitpain Township4%
Horsham Township3%
10 mi
median commute distance
2,899
jobs based in Ambler
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 97% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ambler
20pages on Ambler
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 96% of PA districtsSafetyA−0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than PA on 7 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$698K typical home · up 4.1% in a yearWork & commuteA−$77K median household income · 2,899 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
42 within 15 miles of the center of Ambler
Gwynedd Mercy UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gwynedd Valley3 mi$40,122 tuitionMontgomery County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blue Bell3.2 mi$6,690 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonUniversity or college · Public · Abington6.5 mi$15,268 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Ambler residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Ambler
7 notable people were born in Ambler.
D
David SloaneAmerican ice hockey player · born 1985
C
Charles DagerAmerican politician · 1927–2016
N
Noyes LeechAmerican legal academic · 1921–2010About Ambler
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Ambler is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Center City Philadelphia. As of the 2020 census, Ambler had a population of 6,807.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1859
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 220 ft
- ZIP code
- 19002
- Area code
- 215
Ambler’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Ambler.
Upper Dublin TownshipFort WashingtonLower Gwynedd TownshipWhitpain TownshipAmbler
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler | #100 | A+ | C− | A− | A+ | A− |
| Upper Dublin Township | #25 | A+ | D | A− | A+ | A+ |
| Fort Washington | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | #129 | A | D− | B+ | A+ | A+ |
| Whitpain Township | #51 | A+ | D | A | A+ | A+ |
Fort Washington isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Ambler with a neighbor →
Questions about Ambler
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ambler, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Ambler grades A+ overall, better than 96% of U.S. towns and #100 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health, A− for safety and A+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Ambler, PA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Ambler, PA known for?
7 notable people were born here, including David Sloane and Lew Richie.