Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Collegeville is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,226. Residents earn $88,992 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Collegeville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Collegeville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Collegeville is $88,992, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Collegeville is $431,200, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,468 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Collegeville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 949 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
Collegeville is a highly educated community — 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Collegeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,992 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% 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 | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $431,200 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $554,395 |
| Median List Price | $544,900 |
| Median List Price | $544,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $187 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,468 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,326 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 948.8/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 130.2/100K |
| Theft | 818.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1869°N, 75.4575°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,329/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |