Yes, Oreland is a good place to live if you want a train to Center City, good public schools, and a quiet neighborhood at a reasonable price. Oreland has its own station on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line, Springfield Township or Upper Dublin schools depending on the address, and parks and a rail trail close to home. It suits commuters and young families. Buyers who want larger lots or newer homes may prefer Dresher or Maple Glen nearby.
A village built around the train
Oreland grew up around its station. The village was laid out in 1889 beside the North Penn Railroad, the same line that serves Oreland station today. The name comes from the lime and ore deposits that Thomas Fitzwater began working here in 1686; the road to his kiln became Limekiln Pike.
Oreland is split between Springfield Township and Upper Dublin Township, which decides the school district.
Schools
Most of Oreland is in the Springfield Township School District, and two of its schools, Enfield Elementary and Springfield Township Middle School, are in Oreland itself. Students go on to Springfield Township High School. The Upper Dublin side is in the Upper Dublin School District, with Sandy Run Middle School and Upper Dublin High School.
Daily life
The village center around the station has local shops and services. Sandy Run Park, about 14 acres, has a walking path and fishing, and a rail trail on the old Plymouth Railroad bed is popular for walking and biking. Dresher, Fort Washington, and Flourtown are each a few minutes away for more dining and shopping.
What homes cost
In ZIP 19075, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $506,000 in August 2026, up about 4 percent over the year, one of the stronger gains nearby. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $423,000 and the most expensive third at about $610,000. That narrow range reflects Oreland’s consistent neighborhoods of older single-family homes.
Getting around
Oreland station on SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown Line has direct trains to Center City, with about 99 parking spaces. By car, Blue Bell is about 13 minutes away, King of Prussia about 24 minutes, and Center City about 29 minutes without traffic, and Route 309 is close.
Trade-offs to weigh
- School district by address between Springfield Township and Upper Dublin.
- Older homes and smaller lots than in newer suburbs farther out.
- Station parking can fill on busy weekdays.
- A township inspection (Statement of Certification) before a sale on the Springfield side.
Who Oreland is right for
Oreland suits Center City commuters, young families looking for good schools at a lower price than many neighbors, and buyers who like a small, settled village. To compare nearby towns, see Flourtown, Wyndmoor, and Dresher, or the Oreland community page.
Working with Karen
Karen Langsfeld is a REALTOR® and Pricing Strategy Advisor (P.S.A.) with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, based a few minutes away in Dresher.
If you own a home here, the Oreland home valuation page explains how she prices homes on both sides of the township line.
Contact Karen at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Population: 2020 Census. Taxes: Montgomery County. Drive times are estimates without traffic.