Living in West Norriton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Norriton · Census data 2020–2024
West Norriton has 16,324 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $94,666 (21% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $312,900, the median rent is $1,737/month.
West Norriton at a glance
- Population
- 16,324
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $94,666State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $312,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,737/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Norriton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Norriton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Norriton the median home value is $312,900, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,737 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,972 a month in housing costs.
West Norriton median household income
The median household income in West Norriton is $94,666 and the income per person is $57,020. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Norriton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,253
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.98
West Norriton demographics
- Population
- 16,324
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 8,033
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Norriton ›
Education in West Norriton
47.7% of adults 25 and older in West Norriton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Norriton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
West Norriton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Norriton | 16,324 | $94,666 | $312,900 | $1,737 |
| Trooper | 4,907 | $133,214 | $443,900 | $1,298 |
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $213,900 | $1,422 |
| Lower Providence | 25,897 | $119,165 | $465,500 | $1,637 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $436,200 | $2,077 |
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | $341,100 | $1,242 |
| Eagleville | 4,985 | $103,793 | $416,500 | $1,487 |
| East Norriton | 14,106 | $99,277 | $361,100 | $1,743 |
| Audubon | 9,229 | $111,234 | $460,900 | $1,890 |
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What is the median household income in West Norriton, PA?
The median household income in West Norriton is $94,666, 21% 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 West Norriton?
The median home value in West Norriton is $312,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Norriton?
The median gross rent in West Norriton is $1,737 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is West Norriton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in West Norriton?
The median age in West Norriton is 44.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Norriton?
The average commute to work in West Norriton is 25 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Norriton?
The unemployment rate in West Norriton is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Norriton?
47.7% of adults in West Norriton 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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