Is Horsham really a great place to live? (Willow Grove, Montgomeryville: employment, townhouse)

[MountainLovin' Mom]

So Money Magazine reports that Horsham is in the top 100 best places to live... is it really?? How about for a mixed (white/black) family??

[BeenAroundTheBlock]

I think so, I lived there for many years. It's close to the city, close to the country, tons of shopping in the area and good schools. Hatboro-Horsham has blue ribbon schools also. It's a small community and I do believe you wouldn't have any problems. Back in '94, I had the same mix couple living next door to our townhouse and to my knowledge there were no problems with anyone... especially us.

Good luck!

[MReiser]

Originally Posted by MountainLovin' Mom

So Money Magazine reports that Horsham is in the top 100 best places to live... is it really?? How about for a mixed (white/black) family??

Horsham isn't a very diverse township - I have nothing against Horsham at all; it's a very nice place to live. Your last question just seemed to indicate that you were looking for diversity.

Horsham has excellent access to the huge shopping complexes in Montgomeryville & Willow Grove, as well as convenient (if congested) access to the PA Turnpike. In addition, it has an enormous employment base - the office complexes in the eastern section of the township house many large corporations. Schools are very good, and the housing market covers many different price ranges.

[passdoubt]

It's kind of boring suburbia.

[BeenAroundTheBlock]

It is suburbia, probably what she is looking for since she is a mom with a family.

[DuctTapePRF]

It's really not a bad town. I haven't lived there since '95, but I wouldn't mind going back.

[RE4me]

Used to work in the Horsham area quite a number of years back. I was amazed to see the area about 4 months ago. A bit more developed obviously than it was years ago, but it still has that nice feel that it always did. Nice area.