Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
For most people who can afford it, yes. Lansdale grades A overall, ranked 250th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It is more walkable than 95% of U.S. towns. Its schools rank ahead of 80% of Pennsylvania towns and residents are healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $502K for a typical one and 5.5 times the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. 55% of households own their home in Lansdale, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Lansdale has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Jenkins Homestead.
Where Lansdale beats most towns.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Knapp El Sch | K–6 | 633 |
| York Avenue El Sch | K–6 | 291 |
| Mater Dei Catholic School | PK–8 | 579 |
16,269 counted in 2010 and 18,773 in 2020; an estimated 18,986 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Lansdale is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 798 in 1880, 18,773 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1923 and 5 maps from 1951 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lansdale. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw22 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw20 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw21 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaLynnewood 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
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lansdale, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Lansdale.
Lansdale’s median rent is $1,470 a month. The typical Lansdale home is worth about $502,000, up 2.1% in a year, 75% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by North Penn SD. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 633 | B |
| Penndale MSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 | 1,171 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lansdale.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
21% of Lansdale adults have been diagnosed with depression. Lansdale beats the Pennsylvania average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 19% of Lansdale adults binge drink.
| Lansdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 24% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Lansdale | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.4% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 6.2% | 7.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 8% | 5.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Most working residents leave Lansdale for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Lansdale grew to 6,627 in 2023, 630 more than in 2013. 17% of workers work from home in Lansdale.
| Lansdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 17% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lansdale has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 22° and about 13 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Lansdale sits closer to the middle.
| Lansdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.8 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
0.7 miles of trail in 9 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Stony Creek Park, at 20 acres.
| Lansdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6.7% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stony Creek Park | 0.5 mi | 20 |
| 2. Memorial Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Moyer's Road Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. The median age in Lansdale is 37.2 years. 40% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Lansdale | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 21% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 20% | 22% |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Median age: women 37.1, men 37.6.
| Lansdale | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.2% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.6% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.7% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
21 within 15 miles of the center of Lansdale
About 5 of every 100 Lansdale residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Where Lansdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 places in Lansdale on the National Register of Historic Places.
14 notable people were born in Lansdale.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Lansdale is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a densely populated commuter town, with many residents traveling daily to Philadelphia using SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line. In the year 1900, 2,754 people lived here; in 1910, 3,551; and in 1940, 9,316 people were inhabitants of Lansdale. The population was 18,773 at the 2020 census and estimated at 18,986 in 2025 Lansdale is the center of the North Penn Valley, a region which includes the surrounding townships and boroughs. It is located 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Allentown and 21 miles (34 km) north of Philadelphia.
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5 towns share a border with Lansdale.
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale | #250 | A | C− | B | A− | A− |
| Montgomery Township | #251 | A | D | B | A− | A |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | #162 | A | D | A | A− | A |
| Montgomeryville | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hatfield Township | #287 | A− | D | B+ | A− | A |
| Towamencin Township | #211 | A | C− | A− | A− | A |
Montgomeryville isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Lansdale with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
For most people who can afford it, yes. Lansdale grades A overall, better than 86% of U.S. towns and #250 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health, B for safety and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Yes, by national standards. Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Lansdale sits nearer the middle.
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−.
14 notable people were born here, including Peggy March and Russell Hoban.
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