Living in Royersford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royersford · Census data 2020–2024
Royersford has 4,945 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $75,288 (3% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $295,000, the median rent is $1,516/month.
Royersford at a glance
- Population
- 4,945
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,288State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $295,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,516/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Royersford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 16% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Royersford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royersford the median home value is $295,000, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,516 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,973 a month in housing costs.
Royersford median household income
The median household income in Royersford is $75,288 and the income per person is $41,124. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Royersford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,279
- Owner-occupied
- 45.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.26
Royersford demographics
- Population
- 4,945
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 2,179
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royersford ›
Education in Royersford
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Royersford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royersford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Royersford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royersford | 4,945 | $75,288 | $295,000 | $1,516 |
| Spring City | 3,657 | $76,419 | $269,100 | $1,070 |
| Upper Providence | 24,666 | $141,077 | $538,900 | $2,125 |
| East Vincent | 7,608 | $138,214 | $486,100 | $715 |
| Limerick | 20,978 | $121,061 | $456,800 | $1,846 |
| Trappe | 4,025 | $127,250 | $415,400 | $1,865 |
| Phoenixville | 19,452 | $102,138 | $369,600 | $1,735 |
| East Pikeland | 8,519 | $146,526 | $415,800 | $2,138 |
| Mont Clare | 2,313 | $91,397 | $339,400 | $2,297 |
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What is the median household income in Royersford, PA?
The median household income in Royersford is $75,288, 3% 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 Royersford?
The median home value in Royersford is $295,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Royersford?
The median gross rent in Royersford is $1,516 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Royersford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 16% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Royersford?
The median age in Royersford is 38.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Royersford?
The average commute to work in Royersford is 23 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royersford?
The unemployment rate in Royersford is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royersford?
29.3% of adults in Royersford 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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