At a Glance
Median Income
$94,411
$53,054 per capita
Home Value
$348,200
Zillow: $507,928
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
2,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phoenixville 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
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $507,928. 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 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,323/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,062
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density5,431/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,411
Per Capita$53,054
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,200
Rent$1,563
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$507,928
Housing Units8,911
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property2,323/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault248/100K
Burglary145/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation110 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Phoenixville was founded in 1732.
The median home in Phoenixville was built in 1971.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (24 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.
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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