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Ambler Borough

(Ambler Borough is located within Montgomery County)

Map of Ambler Borough

Ambler Borough

Located at the crossroads of Butler and Bethlehem Pikes, Ambler was first known as Gilkey's corner. Gilkey's is considered the origins of Ambler before it was incorporated in 1888. Ambler Borough took away about one square mile from Upper Dublin Township.

Today you will find convenient access to public transportation, and a relative quiet living.Ambler has the quaint feel of a small town, and is an attractive community to many residences. You may notice that some properties have an Ambler postal address, however, their actual location may be Upper Dublin, Lower Gwynedd, Whitpain or Whitemarsh.

  

2000 Census

Population 2005 Population Est. Median Household Income Total Housing Units Median Residential Home Price 2008 Median Residential Price
     6,426      6,430      $47.014      2,605       $153,750      $237,841
  


  

Local Schools

Recreation

Parks & Recreation encompases four small parks & playgrounds, and one small park. Little League programs are privately sponsered.

Public Transportation

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus and rail lines travel through Ambler, providing convenient access to Philadelphia and major suburban communities.

Shopping

A main street shopping district is located the downtown, and three large shopping malls, Montgomery Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and the Willow Grove Park Mall; are conveniently located within the borough.

Public Services

All of Ambler is managed by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves borough residents 24/7, while fire departments are run by volunteer fire organizations. Residential waste management is provided by private businesses who are contracted by the city.

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