Haverford, Pennsylvania, is an idyllic enclave in Philadelphia’s Main Line area that stretches across Lower Merion and Haverford Townships.
As a Main Line suburb, Haverford is steeped in history. One of the nation’s oldest country clubs, the Merion Cricket Club, is located here, and three other local spots are listed in the National Register of Historic Places: Allgates, the Federal School, and Whitehall Apartments.
This friendly, picturesque and historic community is a wonderful place to live. While nearly 50,000 people live in Haverford Township, the community of Haverford itself is home to only about 6,100.

Homes for Sale in Haverford
The average home price in Haverford is between $800,000 and $900,000, although there are homes available all over the price spectrum. Most of the historic homes in Haverford have been exceptionally well-kept, and there are a few somewhat newer homes in the community as well. Whether you want something spacious with open floor plans or you’d prefer something a little cozier, you’ll find it in Haverford.

Haverford Schools
Kids who live in Haverford attend schools in either the Lower Merion School District or the Haverford Township School District. In addition to the award-winning public schools here, area students attend a number of private schools in and around the community.

Haverford Elementary Schools

• Coopertown
• Gladwyne
• Penn Valley

Haverford Middle Schools

• Haverford
• Welsh Valley

Haverford High Schools

• Harriton
• Haverford

Dining and Shopping in Haverford
Haverford has no shortage of dining options. Plenty of Asian and other ethnic treats await you, including the French-Asian fusion fare at Nais Cuisine and tasty sushi and noodle bowls at Harusame. A light lunch at Sweetgreen will keep you fueled up for an afternoon of shopping on Lancaster Avenue, unless the tempting aroma of cheesesteak from Primo Hoagies brings you through their door instead. The Oakmont National Pub is a local favorite for tavern fare.
Area shoppers have their choice of chain stores at several shopping centers along Lancaster, including Wynnewood Shopping Center and Ardmore Shopping Center. Another local hotspot for shopping is Rosemont Square. Suburban Square’s open-air mall offers upscale shops and a farmer’s market filled with fresh (and local) foods, as well.

Entertainment in Haverford
There’s plenty to do and see in Haverford. Villanova Liberal Arts University puts on amazing stage productions, and Philadelphia’s Tower Theatre is just over a mile away. There are a number of independent movie theaters in town, and a six-screen United Artists theater on Main Street shows the latest first-run films.
History buffs will find plenty of local treasures, including historic mansions, churches and schools. Golfers have nearly a dozen courses to choose from within a few minutes’ drive from Haverford.

Parks and Recreation in Haverford
Both Haverford Township and Lower Merion Township have a variety of activities and events put on by their Parks and Recreation departments. From sports fields and playgrounds to unspoiled nature along the area’s miles of hiking and biking trails, there’s sure to be a park in or around Haverford for everyone.
Does Fido need space to spread out with four-legged pals? Haverford Reserve Dog Park has separate areas for large and small dogs, natural shade, and seating for their human companions. Mostly maintained by local dog owners, the park is fully fenced and even has a covered pavilion shelter to keep the rain at bay.

Commute Times from Haverford
Straddling Lancaster Ave and SEPTA’s Paoli-Thorndale line, Haverford is conveniently close to Philadelphia and King of Prussia. Haverford to Philadelphia’s city center is less than a 20-minute ride by train, and the area boasts easy access to I-476 as well. Commuting from Haverford to almost anywhere in the region is quick and easy.
From Haverford to:

• Upper Darby: 4.4 miles
• Bala Cynwyd: 6.2 miles
• West Conshohocken: 6.6 miles
• King of Prussia: 9.6 miles
• Plymouth Meeting: 11 miles
• Philadelphia: 11.7 miles
• Chesterbrook: 13.1 miles
• Melrose Park: 16.1 miles
• Cherry Hill, New Jersey: 22.9 miles

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