Living in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Grove has 14,131 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $98,064 (26% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $357,300, the median rent is $1,765/month.
Willow Grove at a glance
- Population
- 14,131
- Median age
- 36.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $98,064State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $357,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,765/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Willow Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Willow Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Grove the median home value is $357,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,765 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,170 a month in housing costs.
Willow Grove median household income
The median household income in Willow Grove is $98,064 and the income per person is $49,869. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Willow Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,854
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.54
Willow Grove demographics
- Population
- 14,131
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 5,467
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Grove ›
Education in Willow Grove
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Willow Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Willow Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove | 14,131 | $98,064 | $357,300 | $1,765 |
| Upper Moreland | 26,131 | $99,054 | $391,600 | $1,634 |
| Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
| Hatboro | 8,283 | $112,565 | $351,000 | $1,911 |
| Abington | 58,664 | $103,645 | $391,800 | $1,493 |
| Bryn Athyn | 1,143 | $143,125 | $678,100 | $1,571 |
| Lower Moreland | 14,070 | $153,639 | $603,800 | $1,199 |
| Upper Dublin | 27,122 | $168,010 | $573,600 | $1,961 |
| Warminster Heights | 3,940 | $53,472 | $375,200 | $805 |
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What is the median household income in Willow Grove, PA?
The median household income in Willow Grove is $98,064, 26% 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 Willow Grove?
The median home value in Willow Grove is $357,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Willow Grove?
The median gross rent in Willow Grove is $1,765 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Willow Grove, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Willow Grove?
The median age in Willow Grove is 36.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Willow Grove?
The average commute to work in Willow Grove is 26 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Grove?
The unemployment rate in Willow Grove is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Grove?
42.9% of adults in Willow Grove 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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