Crestmont, Pennsylvania

Crestmont, Pennsylvania is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Abington Township, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, and is situated approximately 13 miles north of the city center.

Geography

Crestmont is located at 40°7′26″N 75°7′15″W (40.123890, -75.120833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,577 people, 1,070 households, and 673 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,286.6 people per square mile (1,651.7/km²).

Education

Crestmont is served by the Abington School District. The district operates one high school, Abington Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9 through 12.

Transportation

Crestmont is served by SEPTA's Regional Rail's Warminster Line at the Crestmont station. The station is located at 835 Easton Road and provides access to Center City Philadelphia.

Notable people

• John Salmons, a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, was born and raised in Crestmont.

See also

• List of census-designated places in Pennsylvania
• Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania