Pottsgrove, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pottsgrove is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,267. Residents earn $124,605 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,267 Population 1,179/sq mi density
$124,605 Median Income $49,985 per capita
$296,300 Home Value
$1,814 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,605 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$296,300 home value, $1,814/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,605
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $296,300
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.1%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,814
56% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Pottsgrove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,267
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,605
Per Capita$49,985
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,300
Rent$1,814
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation250 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+93.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Libraries37

Is Pottsgrove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pottsgrove receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pottsgrove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pottsgrove is $124,605, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Pottsgrove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pottsgrove is $296,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,814 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pottsgrove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pottsgrove has a population of 3,267 with a density of 1,179 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%), with 2.6% Black.

Population

3,267
Total Population
1,179
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pottsgrove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pottsgrove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pottsgrove is $124,605, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Pottsgrove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,605
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,985
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home15.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Pottsgrove is $296,300, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,814 (56% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,300
5% above US avg
Median List Price$425,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$425,000
$/Sq Ft$190
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,814
56% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate3.34%

Health Metrics: Pottsgrove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

Crime Rates: Pottsgrove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Pottsgrove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation250 ft (76 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density1,179/sq mi
Coordinates40.2644°N, 75.6093°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.1%
17% below US avg
High School+93.8%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,179/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home15.8%

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