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Life in Collegeville
Collegeville, population 8,032 is located in
the Borough of Collegeville in Montgomery County just northwest
of Philadelphia between Norristown and Harleysville along
Highway 29 near the Schuylkill River. Seated on the Perkiomen
Creek, is an important community, in that it provides neighboring
municipalities with goods and services needed by area residents.
Much of Collegeville retains its nineteenth-century village
flavor in addition to its recent residential developments.
Ursinus College's beautiful campus adds a wonderful touch
to this small community. Some Collegeville mailing addresses
may actually be located in Lower Providence, Upper Providence,
Skippack or Perkiomen Townships. A small main street shopping
area exists. The borough contains two community shopping centers.
Also, the same types of facilities are available in neighboring
Trappe Borough. The nearest major shopping mall is the Court
and Plaza at King of Prussia. Renter occupied housing is 26%
of total housing.
Median rent for vacant apartments: $$
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