At a Glance
Median Income
$65,058
$27,999 per capita
Home Value
$205,100
Zillow: $335,907
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
450/100K
1,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Norristown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norristown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norristown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norristown residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,999. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% 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 Norristown is $205,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,907. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 33.0% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Norristown reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,982/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Norristown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norristown 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
Population35,782
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density10,165/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$27,999
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,100
Rent$1,337
Ownership40.8%
Zillow$335,907
Housing Units14,281
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent450/100K
Property1,982/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault207/100K
Burglary207/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation141 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Norristown was founded in 1682.
The median home in Norristown was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
17.7% 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.