At a Glance
Median Income
$85,625
$39,935 per capita
Home Value
$298,300
Zillow: $449,113
Median Rent
$1,257/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
526/100K
1,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Souderton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Souderton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Souderton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Souderton residents earn a median household income of $85,625 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,935. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Souderton is $298,300 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,113. Median rent is $1,257/month, with 30.5% 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
Souderton reports 526 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,173/100K. The murder rate is 45.1/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Souderton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Souderton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,215
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density6,442/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$39,935
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,300
Rent$1,257
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$449,113
Housing Units2,866
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent526/100K
Property1,173/100K
Murder45.1/100K
Assault376/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation420 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Souderton was founded in 1887.
The median home in Souderton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% 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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