At a Glance
Median Income
$124,605
$49,985 per capita
Home Value
$296,300
Zillow: $345,181
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
770/100K
5,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
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)
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.
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