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King of Prussia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
25,025 Population 2,944/sq mi density
$111,600 Median Income $61,108 per capita
$396,500 Home Value $487,038 Zillow
$1,995 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 1,964 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$111,600 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$396,500 home value, $1,995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.9% bachelor's degree or higher

King of Prussia, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,600
49% above
$61,108 per capita
Home Value
$396,500
41% above
Zillow: $487,038
Median Rent
$1,995/mo
72% above
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
25% below
1,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.9%
90% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr

How King of Prussia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows King of Prussia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
149%
Home Value
141%
Rent
172%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
190%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is King of Prussia 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

King of Prussia residents earn a median household income of $111,600 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,108. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 King of Prussia is $396,500 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,038. Median rent is $1,995/month, with 24.0% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

King of Prussia reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,964/100K.

Education

63.9% of adults in King of Prussia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

King of Prussia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population25,025
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,944/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,600
Per Capita$61,108
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700

Housing

A+
Home Value$396,500
Rent$1,995
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$487,038
Housing Units12,135
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent284/100K
Property1,964/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation159 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries37

Did You Know?

King of Prussia was founded in 1719.
The median home in King of Prussia was built in 1976.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% 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.