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Horsham, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bucks County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
15,866 Population 2,901/sq mi density
$99,121 Median Income $48,994 per capita
$363,100 Home Value $429,290 Zillow
$1,251 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,186 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,121 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$363,100 home value, $1,251/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Horsham, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,121
32% above
$48,994 per capita
Home Value
$363,100
29% above
Zillow: $429,290
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
8% above
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
1,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
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)

Income
132%
Home Value
129%
Rent
108%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
28%
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.