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Community guide · Montgomery and Delaware counties
Ardmore, PA
A walkable Main Line downtown with Amtrak and regional rail, Suburban Square and a range of housing.
About Ardmore
Ardmore is a community split between Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County and Haverford Township in Delaware County. Its downtown runs along Lancaster Avenue and the streets around the Ardmore train station, and Lower Merion Township has its offices here.
Suburban Square, a shopping center that opened in the 1920s, is next to the station. Ardmore is one of the few Main Line stops served by both SEPTA regional rail and Amtrak Keystone Service.
Housing
Twins and single homes from the early 20th century, stone colonials on the side streets, and apartments and condominiums near Lancaster Avenue and the station, including newer mixed-use buildings.
Homes and streets
Ardmore has some of the Main Line's widest range of housing within walking distance of a station: twins and modest single homes, larger stone houses a few blocks out, and apartments above shops and in newer buildings downtown.
Rental and investment notes
Rail access, Suburban Square and the downtown make Ardmore a common choice for renters. Small multifamily buildings and twins near Lancaster Avenue come up for sale from time to time; confirm rental licensing, the legal number of units and parking requirements with the township.
What to check before buying
Ardmore addresses fall in two townships with different taxes, zoning and schools.
- Township, county and public school district for the parcel.
- Parking: street permits and off-street spaces near the downtown.
- For twins, shared walls, roofs and driveways, and any written agreements.
Available homes
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Market snapshot
Ardmore market data
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Getting around
- Ardmore station: SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line and Amtrak Keystone Service
- Norristown High Speed Line at Ardmore Junction
- Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), Montgomery Avenue and I-76 nearby
Local amenities
- Downtown shops and restaurants on Lancaster Avenue
- Suburban Square
- Ardmore Music Hall
- Township parks and the Ardmore Library
School resources
This area is served by more than one public school district. Boundaries follow township lines, so confirm the district for a specific address.
- Lower Merion School District (opens in a new tab)
- School District of Haverford Township (opens in a new tab)
School data is published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the Future Ready PA Index (opens in a new tab). We do not rate or rank schools.
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Nearby communities
Haverford
A Main Line community around Haverford College, with regional rail and the Norristown High Speed Line.
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Wynnewood
A residential Main Line community with a rail station, a medical center and a shopping center on Lancaster Avenue.
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Narberth
A small, walkable borough with its own downtown and train station, surrounded by Lower Merion.
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Bryn Mawr
A Main Line town with a Lancaster Avenue downtown, two rail lines, a hospital and a college.
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Historic towns along Lancaster Avenue and the rail line west of Philadelphia.
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Facts on this page were last reviewed October 22, 2026. Sources: Lower Merion Township (opens in a new tab), Haverford Township (opens in a new tab), Suburban Square (opens in a new tab), SEPTA schedules and maps (opens in a new tab), Amtrak Keystone Service (opens in a new tab). Details change; confirm anything important with the source.
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