Horsham, Pennsylvania, one of "Best Places to Live"
In 2007, the community of Horsham, Pennsylvania, was voted number 15 on Money magazine’s Top 100 list of the "Best Places to Live." Anyone interested in residential real estate in Horsham will find great schools, safety, economic progress and a dedication to healthy futures for residents and businesses. Horsham offers that small town feeling with the nearby metro amenities of Philadelphia.
Horsham Fast Facts
- Population: 14,597
- Median Household Income: $63,103
- Median Home Value: $298,800
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Horsham is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Horsham workers is 26 minutes. Horsham has access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Lehigh Valley International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Trenton Mercer Airport.
Horsham Employment
Major employers in the Horsham area include the Federal Government, City of Philadelphia, School District of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Health System, MBNA, Merck & Co., Du Pont Corporation, Vanguard Group, Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, Prudential Insurance and Lockheed Martin.
Horsham School Districts
Students of Horsham are served by four public schools and 186 private schools. There are also 80 colleges and universities in the Horsham area.
Horsham Attractions
- Fonthill Museum
- Glencairn Museum
- James A. Michener Art Museum
- Mercer Museum
- Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
- Woodmere Art Museum
- Abington Art Center
- Cattractionveden Country Estate
- Hope Lodge
- Oscar Hammerstein II Farm
- The Highlands Estate and Gardens
Horsham Parks and Recreation
- Fonthill Museum
- Glencairn Museum
- James A. Michener Art Museum
- Mercer Museum
- Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
- Woodmere Art Museum
- Abington Art Center
- Cattractionveden Country Estate
- Hope Lodge
- Oscar Hammerstein II Farm
- The Highlands Estate and Gardens