Willow Grove at a glance
Willow Grove is a busy eastern Montgomery County community split between Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township, home to about 13,700 people, according to the 2020 Census. It offers a train station, a Turnpike interchange, the Willow Grove Park Mall, and some of the most accessible prices in the area. In ZIP 19090, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $412,000 in August 2026.
Two townships, two school districts
| Side of Willow Grove | School district | High school |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Moreland Township | Upper Moreland Township | Upper Moreland High School |
| Abington Township | Abington | Abington Senior High School |
Upper Moreland’s primary, intermediate, and middle schools share one campus, and its high school is on Terwood Road. On the Abington side, Willow Hill Elementary has a Willow Grove address. A small part of ZIP 19090 is in Upper Dublin Township, which has its own school district, so check each address.
Daily life
- Willow Grove Park Mall, opened in 1982, has Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom Rack, plus a carousel added in 2001.
- History on the same site: Willow Grove Park, the amusement park that opened there in 1896, where John Philip Sousa’s band played from 1901 to 1926.
- Parks: Woodlawn Park (about 9.5 acres) and Masons Mill Park, with a nature trail, are in Upper Moreland.
- Old York Road (Route 611 area) has restaurants, shops, and services, with Hatboro’s Main Street and Jenkintown nearby.
Homes and prices
Willow Grove’s neighborhoods are mostly established single-family homes, with twins, townhomes, and apartments closer to the main roads. 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.
Getting around
- Willow Grove station on SEPTA’s Warminster Line has about 190 parking spaces; Crestmont station is the next stop inbound.
- By car, the Turnpike’s Willow Grove Interchange (Exit 343) is next door, with Routes 611, 263, and 63 through town. Center City is about 33 minutes away and Blue Bell about 21 minutes without traffic.
- By bus, several SEPTA routes meet at the mall.
Things to know before you buy
- Two school districts. Check each address.
- School taxes are rising on both sides. For 2026-27, Abington School District is 39.8992 mills and Upper Moreland is 41.2 mills.
- Traffic near the mall and the Turnpike interchange.
- The former Willow Grove naval air station in neighboring Horsham was rezoned for redevelopment in 2025, which may change the area over time.
Working with Karen in Willow Grove
Karen Langsfeld’s office in Dresher is a short drive from Willow Grove. She helps buyers compare the two school districts and neighborhoods, and helps sellers price against the sales on the same side of the township line.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.