Norristown

Norristown, Pennsylvania Overview

Norristown scores 51.6/100 overall (C+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Pennsylvania — below the state composite of 60.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 67/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 20/100.

Income & Employment in Norristown

The median household income in Norristown is $65,058, 12% below the statewide median of $73,823. The local unemployment rate of 3.2% is lower than the state’s 4.1%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Norristown

Norristown’s violent crime rate of 416.2 per 100,000 runs above the Pennsylvania average of 313. The property crime rate is 1929.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Norristown

The median home value is $205,100. Median monthly rent is $1,337. Renters spend 24.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Norristown

Norristown has a high school graduation rate of 83.4%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. Local districts invest $18,998 per student, well above the national median. The city has 13 public schools serving 8,080 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Norristown

Norristown enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 56.9°F. Summers average 74.1°F. Winters average 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches.

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