At a Glance
Median Income
$67,083
$38,466 per capita
Home Value
$265,500
Zillow: $440,449
Median Rent
$1,518/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Royersford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royersford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royersford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royersford residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,466. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Royersford is $265,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,449. Median rent is $1,518/month, with 29.6% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Royersford reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 797/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Royersford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royersford 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
Population4,911
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density6,216/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$38,466
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A
Home Value$265,500
Rent$1,518
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$440,449
Housing Units2,260
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property797/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault105/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation241 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Royersford was founded in 1879.
The median home in Royersford was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% 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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