Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Willow Grove is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 13,919. Residents earn $98,402 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Willow Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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. Willow Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Willow Grove is $98,402, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Willow Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Willow Grove is $326,300, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,677 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Willow Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,402 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,374 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,600 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,886 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,641 |
| County GDP | $134,989M |
| Restaurants | 3,941 |
| Healthcare | 4,416 |
| Retail | 4,364 |
| Manufacturing | 639 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.49% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Census Median | $326,300 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $401,122 |
| Median List Price | $470,000 |
| Median List Price | $470,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $253 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,677 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,075 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.49% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,854/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,416 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 133 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1472°N, 75.1169°W |
| County FIPS | 42101 |
Winner: Democrat by 58.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,480/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 53 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,416 |
| Restaurants | 3,941 |
| Retail Stores | 4,364 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 133 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |