Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Pottstown is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 23,392. Residents earn $56,174 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pottstown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Pottstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pottstown is $56,174, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Pottstown is $172,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 770 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,048 per 100,000, 158% above the national average.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pottstown 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.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,174 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,176 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,922 |
| County GDP | $110,422M |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Healthcare | 3,385 |
| Retail | 2,943 |
| Manufacturing | 896 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.75% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $172,300 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $345,181 |
| Median List Price | $217,500 |
| Median List Price | $217,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $166 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 26.8% |
| Inventory | 41 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,181 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,436 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.75% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Total Violent | 769.7/100K |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Murder | 8.9/100K |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Rape | 97.3/100K |
| Robbery | 292.0/100K |
| Assault | 371.6/100K |
| Total Property | 5,047.6/100K |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 791.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,977.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 278.7/100K |
| Arson | 70.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 185 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2509°N, 75.6448°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,823/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |