Montgomery County
Montgomery County is the third most populous county in Pennsylvania behind Philadelphia and Allegheny counties. Montgomery County is a suburban county northwest of Philadelphia. It is part of the Delaware Valley and marks the region's most northern border with the Lehigh Valley region of the state.
The county was created on September 10, 1784, out of land originally of Philadelphia County. Montgomery County is known for its plush scenery and upscale living. It is the 44th wealthiest county in the country due to census reports.
As a suburb of Philadelphia consequently, many of its residents work in the city. However, Montgomery county is also a major employment center with large business parks in Lansdale, Fort Washington, Horsham and King of Prussia which attract thousands of workers from all over the region. The strong job base and taxes generated by those jobs have resulted in Montgomery County receiving the highest credit rating of AAA from Stanard & Poor's, one of fewer than 30 counties in the nation with such a rating.
