The Town FilesMerion Station, Pennsylvania
Community in Montgomery County · population 5,741 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $886,600
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.1
Merion Station is a community of 5,741 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $886,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more upscale than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #2 in The 25 Richest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #3 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Mildest Winters
- #4 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Most Remote Workers
- #17 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Pennsylvania With Little Snow
- #19 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Oldest Homes
- #21 in The 50 Richest Small Towns in America
How Merion Station ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Merion Station is worth $886,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $2,461 a month. 89.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Merion Station | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $886,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $2,461 | $996 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Merion Station
| People | Merion Station | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 44.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Merion Station
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Merion Station since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 2023.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Merion Station itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Merion Station
1 public school with 442 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merion El Sch | K-4 | 442 | 11.1 |
Towns near Merion Station
- Narberth, PA0.8 mi · 4,492 people · home $749,500
- Bala Cynwyd, PA1.3 mi · 9,285 people · home $640,400
- Penn Wynne, PA1.6 mi · 6,493 people · home $555,500
- Ardmore, PA2.4 mi · 13,566 people · home $453,100
- Lower Merion, PA2.4 mi · 63,633 people · home $810,400
- Bryn Mawr, PA3.7 mi · 5,879 people · home $453,400
- Haverford, PA3.7 mi · 50,431 people · home $466,400
- East Lansdowne, PA4.2 mi · 2,714 people · home $200,400
Merion Station questions
Is Merion Station, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Merion Station scores better for retirees than 33% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 6%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Merion Station?
The median owner-occupied home in Merion Station is valued at $886,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,461 a month.
What is the weather like in Merion Station?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 16.1 inches of snow.
Does Merion Station get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Merion Station since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)