Living in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Norristown · Census data 2020–2024
Norristown has 35,893 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $66,701 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $213,900, the median rent is $1,422/month.
Norristown at a glance
- Population
- 35,893
- Median age
- 33.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,701State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $213,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,422/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Norristown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Norristown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Norristown the median home value is $213,900, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,422 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,758 a month in housing costs.
Norristown median household income
The median household income in Norristown is $66,701 and the income per person is $27,821. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Norristown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,861
- Owner-occupied
- 42.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.3%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.77
Norristown demographics
- Population
- 35,893
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 12,642
- Foreign-born
- 18.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Norristown ›
Education in Norristown
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Norristown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Norristown
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Norristown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $213,900 | $1,422 |
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | $341,100 | $1,242 |
| Swedesburg | 806 | $106,250 | $321,400 | $1,589 |
| West Norriton | 16,324 | $94,666 | $312,900 | $1,737 |
| East Norriton | 14,106 | $99,277 | $361,100 | $1,743 |
| Plymouth | 18,417 | $119,006 | $457,800 | $1,765 |
| Swedeland | 1,630 | $115,847 | $340,000 | $2,132 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $436,200 | $2,077 |
| Upper Merion | 34,977 | $121,985 | $455,300 | $2,087 |
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What is the median household income in Norristown, PA?
The median household income in Norristown is $66,701, 14% lower 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 Norristown?
The median home value in Norristown is $213,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Norristown?
The median gross rent in Norristown is $1,422 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Norristown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Norristown?
The median age in Norristown is 33.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Norristown?
The average commute to work in Norristown is 27 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Norristown?
The unemployment rate in Norristown is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Norristown?
23.5% of adults in Norristown 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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