Merion Station at a glance
Merion Station is a quiet residential community in Lower Merion Township, close to the Philadelphia line. About 5,700 people live here, mostly in single-family homes on tree-shaded streets, and the train reaches Center City in about 20 minutes. In ZIP 19066, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $1.18 million in August 2026.
The community is named for Merionethshire in Wales, the home of many of its early Welsh Quaker settlers.
Schools
Merion Station is in the Lower Merion School District.
| Grade level | School |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Merion Elementary (some sections attend Cynwyd or Belmont Hills) |
| Middle | Bala Cynwyd Middle School (some sections attend Welsh Valley) |
| High | Choice of Lower Merion or Harriton for many addresses |
Private schools in or near Merion Station include Merion Mercy Academy, Waldron Mercy Academy, and Kohelet Yeshiva. Confirm the public school assignment for any home you are considering.
History and green space
- Merion Friends Meeting House, built around 1695 to 1715, is often described as the second-oldest Friends meeting house in the United States. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1999.
- Merion Botanical Park, founded in 1944, offers 13.5 acres of free gardens and paths.
- Barnes Arboretum, about 12 acres, has been managed by Saint Joseph’s University since 2018. The Barnes art collection moved to Philadelphia in 2012, but the arboretum is open to visitors.
- Merion Civic Association, founded in 1913 with the editor Edward Bok among its leaders, still works on local issues today.
Homes and prices
Merion Station is known for stone and stucco homes from the early 1900s, along with later colonials and mid-century houses. In ZIP 19066, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $1.18 million in August 2026, up about 7 percent over the year. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $673,000 and the most expensive third at about $1.57 million.
Getting around
- Merion station, on SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line, is about 6 rail miles from Suburban Station, with weekday trips of roughly 20 to 23 minutes.
- By car, Center City is about 15 minutes away and King of Prussia about 25 minutes without traffic. City Avenue and I-76 are close.
Things to know before you buy
- Few shops in town. Narberth, Bala Cynwyd, and Ardmore handle shopping and dining.
- Older homes need careful inspections and often updated systems.
- Rising Lower Merion taxes. The township raised its rate in 2025 and again in 2026.
Working with Karen in Merion Station
Karen Langsfeld works with buyers and sellers across the Main Line. In Merion Station, she helps buyers compare streets, school assignments, and the condition of older homes, and helps sellers price against the sales that truly match their home.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.