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Norristown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
35,782 Population 10,165/sq mi density
$65,058 Median Income $27,999 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $327,252 Zillow
$1,337 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
494 Violent Crime/100K 1,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$205,100 home value, $1,337/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
494 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$205,100
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
15% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.8%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,281
Median year built: 1956

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$205,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$327,252
Median Sale Price
$262,450
Median List Price
$275,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

40.8%
Owner-Occupied
59.2%
Renter-Occupied
41%
59%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent: $1,337/mo · Zillow rent: $1,738/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
13.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Active Inventory
59
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
40.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$205,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$327,252
Median Sale Price$262,450
Median List Price$275,000
Price Per Sq Ft$174

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,337
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,738
FMR Studio$900
FMR 1-Bedroom$996
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,225
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,570
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,744

Market

Days on Market38
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops13.6%
Homes Sold21
Active Inventory59
Price Per Sq Ft$174

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied40.8%
Renter-Occupied59.2%
Homeownership Rate40.8%
Total Housing Units14,281
Median Year Built1956
Rent Burden33.0%