Living in Horsham, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Horsham · Census data 2020–2024
Horsham has 26,970 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $122,311 (57% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $473,100, the median rent is $1,573/month.
Horsham at a glance
- Population
- 26,970
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $122,311State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $473,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,573/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Horsham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Horsham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Horsham the median home value is $473,100, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,573 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,592 a month in housing costs.
Horsham median household income
The median household income in Horsham is $122,311 and the income per person is $62,829. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Horsham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,079
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.68
Horsham demographics
- Population
- 26,970
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 9,857
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Horsham ›
Education in Horsham
53.8% of adults 25 and older in Horsham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Horsham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Horsham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 26,970 | $122,311 | $473,100 | $1,573 |
| Maple Glen | 6,643 | $181,103 | $570,900 | $2,201 |
| Spring House | 5,137 | $198,077 | $670,700 | $3,304 |
| Upper Dublin | 27,122 | $168,010 | $573,600 | $1,961 |
| Warrington | 25,972 | $133,179 | $553,100 | $1,761 |
| Hatboro | 8,283 | $112,565 | $351,000 | $1,911 |
| Lower Gwynedd | 12,219 | $139,615 | $655,000 | $2,493 |
| Warminster | 33,470 | $96,391 | $418,600 | $1,634 |
| Ambler | 6,847 | $77,394 | $377,300 | $1,447 |
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What is the median household income in Horsham, PA?
The median household income in Horsham is $122,311, 57% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Horsham?
The median home value in Horsham is $473,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Horsham?
The median gross rent in Horsham is $1,573 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Horsham, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Horsham?
The median age in Horsham is 38.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Horsham?
The average commute to work in Horsham is 29 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Horsham?
The unemployment rate in Horsham is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Horsham?
53.8% of adults in Horsham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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