Willow Grove, PA

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.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
13,919 Population 5,480/sq mi density
$98,402 Median Income $47,374 per capita
$326,300 Home Value $401,122 Zillow
$1,677 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,402 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$326,300 home value, $1,677/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,402
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $326,300
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.3%
23% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,677
44% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Willow Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,919
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density5,480/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,402
Per Capita$47,374
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$134,989M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,300
Rent$1,677
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$401,122

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation318 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute27 min
EV Stations5
Libraries53

Is Willow Grove a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Willow Grove has a population of 13,919 with a density of 5,480 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.2%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 8.5% Black.

Population

13,919
Total Population
5,480
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Willow Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.3%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.7%
20% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Willow Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Willow Grove is $98,402, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Willow Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,402
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,374
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
IRS Avg AGI$66,886

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,641
County GDP$134,989M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,941
Healthcare4,416
Retail4,364
Manufacturing639

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,865
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Work from Home19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Willow Grove is $326,300, 16% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,677 (44% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $401,122.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,300
16% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$401,122
Median List Price$470,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$470,000
$/Sq Ft$253
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,677
44% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,075

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,865
39% above US avg
Effective Rate1.49%

Health Metrics: Willow Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,416

Crime Rates: Willow Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)133

Safety Score

Willow Grove has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density5,480/sq mi
Coordinates40.1472°N, 75.1169°W
County FIPS42101
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 58.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20%
D 78.8%

Winner: Democrat by 58.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.3%
23% above US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,480/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries53
Healthcare Facilities4,416
Restaurants3,941
Retail Stores4,364

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)133

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Work from Home19.8%

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