Isaac Hunsberger House · National Register of Historic Places
Limerick’s story
300 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1726Limerick is settled
LimerickPA
A town of 20,978, settled in 1726. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
Population
20,978
+13.2% since 2010
Median home value
$457K
Census ACS
Household income
$121K
median
Median age
42.1
years
Jobs based here
10,903
Balanced
What makes Limerick stand out
The 3 things Limerick does most differently from other towns.
ASchool Grade
Schools
#8 for schools in PA
of 764 towns
School Grade A.
Isaac Hunsberger HouseHistory
Settled in 1726
2 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 300 years.
Outdoors
#389 most trails in PA
13 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
10.8% of the town is conserved land.
A growing town
Limerick has grown 13.2% since 2010
18,074 people in 2010; 20,978 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Limerick’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Clear
H 85° · L 56°
Local news
All →- Vintage Navy Training Plane Crashes At Limerick Airport, 1 HospitalizedDailyVoice.com · Sep 9
- One Hurt in Two-Car Wreck on N Lewis Rd in Limerick, PARand Spear The Accident Lawyer · Jul 25
- Provident Industrial Breaks Ground on Philly-Area AssetCommercialSearch · Jul 15
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Limerick. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Limerick’s public schools outperform 94% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Limerick’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 94% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans El Sch | PK–4 | 546 | A |
| Brooke El Sch | K–4 | 379 | A |
| Limerick El Sch | K–4 | 257 | A |
| St. Teresa of Calcutta School Private | PK–8 | 347 | |
| Chesterbrook Academy Private | PK–K | 87 | |
| International Montessori Schools at Royersford Private | PK–K | 58 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduationAll 11 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Limerick
Most working residents leave Limerick for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (7%), Upper Merion (6%) and Tredyffrin (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Limerick8%
Philadelphia7%
Upper Merion6%
Tredyffrin6%
Upper Providence6%
13 mi
median commute distance
10,903
jobs based in Limerick
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
10.8% of Limerick is conserved land
13 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
#389for trails in PA
10.8%
conserved · 1,554 of 14,455 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
#415
most conserved land in PA
#505
most walkable in PA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 234 | 1.1 mi | 486 |
| 2. Limerick Community Park | 1 mi | 47 |
| 3. Stone Hills Preserve | 0.5 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 2006
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Limerick has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Limerick
Limerick's reported crime rate is below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Limerick0.2
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Limerick11
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
240
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Limerick is
Limerick beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
5 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better3 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Limerick | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.4% | 14.5% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 69.7% | 64.4% |
Pottstown Hospital
4.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Landmarks
2 places in Limerick on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Limerick
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Limerick Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1726
- Population
- 20,458
- Area
- 23 sq mi
- Elevation
- 276 ft
- ZIP code
- 19468, 19464, 19473
- Area code
- 610, 484
Limerick’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Limerick.
East VincentRoyersfordEast CoventryLower PottsgroveUpper ProvidenceSanatogaPerkiomenNew HanoverLimerick