At a Glance
Median Income
$115,833
$47,251 per capita
Home Value
$385,400
Zillow: $518,160
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How North Wales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Wales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Wales 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
North Wales residents earn a median household income of $115,833 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,251. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 North Wales is $385,400 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,160. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 27.5% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
North Wales reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,608/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in North Wales hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Wales 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
Population3,421
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density5,798/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,833
Per Capita$47,251
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$385,400
Rent$1,417
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$518,160
Housing Units1,529
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,608/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault93/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation408 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
North Wales was founded in 1869.
The median home in North Wales was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% 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.
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