Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ambler is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,822. Residents earn $80,795 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ambler receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Ambler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ambler is $80,795, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Ambler is $360,200, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ambler is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,136 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ambler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,795 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,534 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,922 |
| County GDP | $110,422M |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Healthcare | 3,385 |
| Retail | 2,943 |
| Manufacturing | 896 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |
| Census Median | $360,200 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $666,852 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,406 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,970 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Total Violent | 92.1/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.7/100K |
| Robbery | 30.7/100K |
| Assault | 30.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,135.8/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 61.4/100K |
| Theft | 967.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 107.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,026/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1564°N, 75.2215°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,026/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |