Main Line and Beyond

#25 – West Goshen (Chester County)

One of Philadelphia’s Main Line suburbs, Ardmore is just a few minutes from the city by rail; many residents work there. Many colleges, including Villanova University and Bryn Mawr College, are located nearby, giving residents easy access to still more cultural events. And there’s a growing arts scene right in town, not to mention an historic downtown and lots of shopping. A new park recently opened for residents.

#31 – Horsham (Montgomery County)

Settled by Quakers in the 1600s, this historic town in Montgomery County lies within easy commuting distance of Philadelphia. Two other pluses: Low crime and good schools. Residents are proud of their 25,000-square-foot library, which opened in 2004. One negative: A naval air base here was shut down in 2011, causing some job losses. But the corporate headquarters of several large companies, including Nutrisystem and Toll Brothers, are still here.

#45 – Ardmore (Montgomery County)

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