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Willow Grove, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
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 26.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,186 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Grove, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,402
31% above
$47,374 per capita
Home Value
$326,300
16% above
Zillow: $401,122
Median Rent
$1,677/mo
44% above
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
1,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
23% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Willow Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Willow Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
116%
Rent
144%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willow Grove residents earn a median household income of $98,402 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,374. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willow Grove is $326,300 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,122. Median rent is $1,677/month, with 26.9% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Willow Grove reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,186/100K.

Education

41.3% of adults in Willow Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population13,919
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density5,480/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,402
Per Capita$47,374
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,300
Rent$1,677
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$401,122
Housing Units5,803
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property1,186/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation318 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries53

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Grove was built in 1957.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.