At a Glance
Median Income
$88,992
$45,205 per capita
Home Value
$431,200
Zillow: $554,395
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
49.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Collegeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collegeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collegeville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collegeville residents earn a median household income of $88,992 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,205. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Collegeville is $431,200 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,395. Median rent is $1,468/month, with 49.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Collegeville reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 352/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.9% of adults in Collegeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collegeville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,226
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density3,329/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,992
Per Capita$45,205
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
B+
Home Value$431,200
Rent$1,468
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$554,395
Housing Units1,572
Rent Burden49.2%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property352/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary20/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation173 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Collegeville was founded in 1684.
The median home in Collegeville was built in 1977.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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