At a Glance
Median Income
$56,174
$30,176 per capita
Home Value
$172,300
Zillow: $345,181
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
718/100K
3,105/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pottstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.9% (8% 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 $345,181. 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 718 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,105/100K. The murder rate is 22.0/100K.
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. 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
Population23,392
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,823/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,174
Per Capita$30,176
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,300
Rent$1,181
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$345,181
Housing Units10,872
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent718/100K
Property3,105/100K
Murder22.0/100K
Assault440/100K
Burglary476/100K
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)
Elevation185 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Pottstown was founded in 1750.
The median home in Pottstown was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% 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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