Pottstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County
Pottstown, PA
At a Glance
How Pottstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pottstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pottstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pottstown residents earn a median household income of $56,174 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,176. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% 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 Pottstown is $172,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,566. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 37.2% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Pottstown reports 737 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,160/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Pottstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pottstown 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 totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.