Yes, Willow Grove is a good place to live if you want convenience and value. It has a train station, the Turnpike’s Willow Grove Interchange, a major mall, and either Abington or Upper Moreland schools, at prices below many neighboring towns. It suits first-time buyers, commuters, and anyone who wants to be close to everything. Buyers who want quiet streets and larger lots may prefer Dresher or Maple Glen, a few minutes west.
Where Willow Grove is
Willow Grove is an unincorporated community of about 13,700 people in eastern Montgomery County, split between Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township. It grew along Old York Road, laid out in 1711, and became a regional destination when Willow Grove Park opened in 1896.
Schools: check the township
- Upper Moreland side: Upper Moreland Township School District, with its primary, intermediate, and middle schools on one campus and Upper Moreland High School.
- Abington side: Abington School District and Abington Senior High School.
- A small part of ZIP 19090 is in Upper Dublin Township and its school district.
Because a mailing address alone does not tell you the district, confirm it for every home.
Daily life
Willow Grove Park Mall, on the site of the old amusement park, has Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, and a carousel that nods to the park’s past. John Philip Sousa’s band played at Willow Grove Park for 25 summers, from 1901 to 1926. For parks, Woodlawn and Masons Mill are close by, and Hatboro’s Main Street and Jenkintown’s downtown are a short drive.
What homes cost
In ZIP 19090, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $412,000 in August 2026, up about 2 percent over the year. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $333,000 and the most expensive third at about $501,000. That makes Willow Grove one of the most accessible markets near Dresher, Abington, and Horsham.
Getting around
Willow Grove station on SEPTA’s Warminster Line has about 190 parking spaces, and several bus routes meet at the mall. By car, the Turnpike’s Exit 343 is next door, Blue Bell is about 21 minutes away, and Center City about 33 minutes without traffic.
The downsides
- Traffic around the mall, Route 611, and the Turnpike interchange.
- Two school districts to sort out by address.
- Rising school taxes: 39.8992 mills in Abington and 41.2 mills in Upper Moreland for 2026-27.
- Change nearby: the former naval air station in Horsham was rezoned for redevelopment in 2025.
Who Willow Grove is right for
Willow Grove suits first-time buyers, commuters who use the train or Turnpike, and buyers who want Abington or Upper Moreland schools at a lower price. To compare nearby towns, see Hatboro and Abington, or the Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove 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.