Phoenixville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County
Phoenixville, PA
At a Glance
How Phoenixville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phoenixville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Phoenixville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Phoenixville residents earn a median household income of $94,411 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,054. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Phoenixville is $348,200 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,680. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 26.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Phoenixville reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 443/100K.
Education
53.3% of adults in Phoenixville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phoenixville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.