Harleysville at a glance
Harleysville is a community of about 9,900 people, mostly in Lower Salford Township, known for large parks, preserved farmland, and the Souderton Area School District. It sits near the Turnpike’s Lansdale interchange, about 16 minutes from Lansdale. In ZIP 19438, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $553,000 in August 2026.
The community is named for Samuel Harley (1758 to 1839), who built a tavern on Sumneytown Pike in the 1790s. Lower Salford Township dates to 1741.
Schools
Most of Harleysville is in the Souderton Area School District. Schools with Harleysville addresses include Oak Ridge Elementary, Salford Hills Elementary, and Indian Valley Middle School, and high school students attend Souderton Area High School, whose building opened in 2009. The district assigns schools by address.
The Harleysville ZIP code, 19438, spreads across several townships. The Towamencin Township part is in the North Penn School District, and General Nash Elementary there has a Harleysville address. Confirm the district for any home you consider.
Private options nearby include Dock Mennonite Academy and Lansdale Catholic High School.
Parks and open space
Lower Salford has some of the largest township parks in the area:
| Park | Size |
|---|---|
| Jacob Reiff Park | About 73 acres |
| Heckler Plains Farmstead (home of Heckler Fest) | About 36 acres |
| Groff’s Mill Park | About 31 acres |
| Wawa Park | About 30 acres |
| Alderfer Park | About 20 acres |
In May 2026, voters approved buying the 62.65-acre Allebach farm to preserve it.
Homes and prices
Harleysville’s housing ranges from established single-family neighborhoods to homes on larger rural lots, plus newer townhome communities such as Lederach Village and The Fields at Jacobs Way. In ZIP 19438, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $553,000 in August 2026, up about 3 percent over the year. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $390,000 and the most expensive third at about $754,000.
Getting around
- By car, Routes 63 and 113 run through the area, and the Turnpike’s Lansdale interchange (Exit 31) is close. Lansdale is about 16 minutes away, Blue Bell about 26 minutes, and Center City about 46 minutes without traffic.
- No passenger rail in Harleysville; the nearest stations are in Lansdale.
Things to know before you buy
- School district by township, since the ZIP code crosses into North Penn territory.
- School taxes: the Souderton Area School District’s 2026-27 rate is 37.3842 mills, up about 4.4 percent.
- Earned income tax: Lower Salford voters approved an additional 0.25 percent open space tax in May 2026.
- A car-dependent commute.
Working with Karen in Harleysville
Karen Langsfeld works with buyers and sellers across the area. In Harleysville, she helps buyers compare townships, school districts, and newer townhomes with established neighborhoods, and helps sellers price against the sales that truly compare.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.