Collegeville, PA

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,226 Population 3,329/sq mi density
$88,992 Median Income $45,205 per capita
$431,200 Home Value $554,395 Zillow
$1,468 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,992 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$431,200 home value, $1,468/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,992
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $431,200
53% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.9%
60% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,468
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

How Collegeville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,226
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density3,329/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,992
Per Capita$45,205
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute23 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$431,200
Rent$1,468
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$554,395

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property949/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary130/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation173 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
EV Stations5
Libraries37

Is Collegeville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Collegeville has a population of 5,226 with a density of 3,329 people per square mile. The median age is 23.8 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.3%), with 7.7% Black.

Population

5,226
Total Population
3,329
People / sq mi
23.8yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Collegeville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Collegeville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Collegeville is $88,992, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Collegeville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,992
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,205
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Collegeville is $431,200, 53% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,468 (26% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $554,395.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$431,200
53% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$554,395
Median List Price$544,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$544,900
$/Sq Ft$187
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,468
26% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,326

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%

Health Metrics: Collegeville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Collegeville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 949 per 100,000 (52% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Collegeville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property948.8/100K
52% below US avg
Burglary130.2/100K
Theft818.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Collegeville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall12.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation173 ft (53 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density3,329/sq mi
Coordinates40.1869°N, 75.4575°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+53.9%
60% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,329/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Work from Home20.7%

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