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Schwenksville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,383 Population 3,458/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $37,455 per capita
$237,000 Home Value $514,568 Zillow
$1,121 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$237,000 home value, $1,121/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Schwenksville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,833
6% below
$37,455 per capita
Home Value
$237,000
16% below
Zillow: $514,568
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
4% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
9% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
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)

Income
94%
Home Value
84%
Rent
96%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
0%
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?

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.