Horsham Apartments and Rentals

Families and individuals looking to relocate to a quaint, historic town within commuting distance of Philadelphia need look no further than Horsham apartments for rent. Horsham, Penn., has a proud history dating back to a Quaker settlement in the 1600s, and was also included in the original master survey lines drawn by William Penn's engineers when they plotted the region of the colony for sale to settlers.

Now, Horsham is lauded as one of the best places to live in the nation. In 2007, it ranked no. 15 on Money Magazine's Best Places to Live list, and in 2011 ranked no. 31, thanks to its location, low crime rate and celebrated school system.

Settlers began moving to the area that is now Horsham in the 1600s, and its original community was primarily Quaker. Established as a township in 1717, Horsham's early social and economic life was centered on the Horsham Friends Meeting House.

Today, Horsham is a thriving suburban community and serves as corporate headquarters to Nutrisystem and Toll Brothers, a luxury home building company. The nearby naval air station, Willow Grove, shut down in 2011, allowing residents a quieter life.

This suburb is perfect for people with jobs in Philadelphia who want to settle into a quiet suburb with a high quality of life and fantastic schools.

Although many residents of Horsham commute to Philadelphia, this township has plenty of employment opportunities of its own. Toll Brothers, a national company that builds luxury homes and facilities is headquartered in Horsham, and Nutrisystem, a major national weight loss program, is located in nearby Fort Washington.

The public school system in Horsham is known for its high test scores, with students scoring more than 40 percent above national average on reading, and 35 percent higher in math. There are also 45 colleges, universities and professional schools located within 30 miles of Horsham.

The cost of living in Horsham is reasonable. In 2011, the median family income was $83,876, and there are a range of rentals in Horsham. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the median gross rent in Horsham was $1,054.

Horsham's main attractions are historical sites. Residents and visitors alike may enjoy checking out the Sir William Keith House/Graeme Park, Horsham Friends Meeting House, Kenderdine Mill and Penrose Strawbridge House, all of which are restored and maintained by the Horsham Preservation and Historical Association.

The Horsham Preservation and Historical Association has a large presence in the township, hosting events such as Margaret Strawbridge Daffodil Days in the spring to celebrate this local celebrity, a Corn Boil each August with local fare and celebrates Horsham Day the first Saturday of June each year.

The town is also proud of its new library, built in 2004. This modern, 25,000-square-foot facility has more than 90,000 print and audio-visual items for children and adults, plus meeting rooms and a coffee bar lounge where community events are held.

Those seeking apartments in Horsham can also enjoy a wide range of parks and recreational activities in this township. A total of 821 acres of parkland and open space is divided into seven community parks, eight neighborhood parks, a community center and an extensive trail system.

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