At a Glance
Median Income
$111,600
$61,108 per capita
Home Value
$396,500
Zillow: $500,139
Median Rent
$1,995/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.9%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is King of Prussia a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 5.0% (39% 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 $500,139. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 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 Born23.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,600
Per Capita$61,108
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$396,500
Rent$1,995
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$500,139
Housing Units12,135
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.6 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.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
23.5% 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.