At a Glance
Median Income
$99,121
$48,994 per capita
Home Value
$363,100
Zillow: $429,290
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Horsham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horsham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horsham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horsham residents earn a median household income of $99,121 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,994. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Horsham is $363,100 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,290. Median rent is $1,251/month, with 28.5% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Horsham reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,186/100K.
Education
43.7% of adults in Horsham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horsham has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population15,866
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,901/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,121
Per Capita$48,994
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$363,100
Rent$1,251
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$429,290
Housing Units5,904
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,186/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Horsham was founded in 1682.
The median home in Horsham was built in 1975.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.