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South Pottstown, PA
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South Pottstown, PA
At a Glance
How South Pottstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Pottstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Pottstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Pottstown residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,958. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 South Pottstown is $258,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,181. Median rent is $1,236/month, with 25.9% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
South Pottstown reports 770 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,048/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in South Pottstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Pottstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.