Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Skippack is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,006. Residents earn $143,611 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Skippack receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Skippack stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Skippack is $143,611, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Skippack among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Skippack is $478,800, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Skippack is a highly educated community — 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Skippack experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,611 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,922 |
| County GDP | $110,422M |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Healthcare | 3,385 |
| Retail | 2,943 |
| Manufacturing | 896 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $478,800 |
| 70% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $221 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,750 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.07% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2212°N, 75.4011°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.4% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |