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Pottsgrove, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,267 Population 1,179/sq mi density
$124,605 Median Income $49,985 per capita
$296,300 Home Value $345,181 Zillow
$1,814 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
770 Violent Crime/100K 5,048 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
770 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pottsgrove, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,605
66% above
$49,985 per capita
Home Value
$296,300
5% above
Zillow: $345,181
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
56% above
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
770/100K
103% above
5,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Pottsgrove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pottsgrove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
105%
Rent
156%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pottsgrove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pottsgrove residents earn a median household income of $124,605 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,985. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Pottsgrove is $296,300 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,181. Median rent is $1,814/month, with 23.9% 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

Pottsgrove reports 770 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,048/100K.

Education

28.1% of adults in Pottsgrove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pottsgrove 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

Population3,267
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,605
Per Capita$49,985
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,300
Rent$1,814
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$345,181
Housing Units1,210
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent770/100K
Property5,048/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation250 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Pottsgrove was built in 1971.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.