At a Glance
Median Income
$143,611
$70,161 per capita
Home Value
$478,800
Zillow: $521,497
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Skippack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skippack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skippack a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skippack residents earn a median household income of $143,611 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,161. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Skippack is $478,800 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,497. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 24.7% 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 1993.
Education
58.4% of adults in Skippack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skippack has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,006
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,611
Per Capita$70,161
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$478,800
Rent$1,750
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$521,497
Housing Units1,504
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation220 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.9%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Skippack was built in 1993.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
11.4% 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.