At a Glance
Median Income
$70,833
$37,455 per capita
Home Value
$237,000
Zillow: $514,568
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Schwenksville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schwenksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schwenksville 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
Schwenksville residents earn a median household income of $70,833 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,455. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Schwenksville is $237,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,568. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 29.7% 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
Schwenksville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 949/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Schwenksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schwenksville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,383
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,458/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$37,455
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,000
Rent$1,121
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$514,568
Housing Units676
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property949/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation217 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Schwenksville was founded in 1739.
The median home in Schwenksville was built in 1971.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% 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.