The township is considered a haven for those seeking a country lifestyle, while still being in close proximity to nearby towns and Center City Philadelphia.

Gwynedd Hall and the Jacob Kastner Loghouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

U.S. Route 202 follows Dekalb Pike on a northeast-southwest alignment across the northwestern portion of the township.

Pennsylvania Route 63 follows Welsh Road along the northeastern border of the township.

Finally, Pennsylvania Route 309 follows the Fort Washington Expressway northwestward across the eastern portion of the township to its terminus, then joins the Bethlehem Pike before exiting the township to the north.

SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to Lower Gwynedd Township along Route 94, which runs between the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia and the Montgomery Mall, and Route 96, which runs between the Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown and Lansdale.

31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

fills the position of the chair of the Board of Supervisors of Lower Gwynedd Township.