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Norristown, PA
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Population: 35,607
Home Price: $168,100
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Overview
Norristown is a small city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 35,607. Norristown has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
26.9 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Norristown, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,468
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,354
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
33.6
43.2
42.3
Gender
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
49.0%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
White
39.7%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
33.9%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
3.1%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
3.0%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
7.9%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
12.3%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$168,100
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$987
$748
$801
Family Households
32.4%
32.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.9%
38.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.7%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
58.3%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.4%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.7%
35.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.5%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
36.0%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.6%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
11.6
2.2
3.0
Rape
11.6
18.0
38.0
Robbery
290.4
28.7
40.7
Assault
180.1
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
203.3
127.5
336.1
Theft
1193.7
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
180.1
52.2
167.1
Arson
2.9
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Norristown, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
our casual beachthemed
happy hour
gluten free
fast food
hot dog
beer
conshy
wine
organic food
craft beer
cooking
dining
shopping dining
middle eastern
meal
daily specials
restaurant
subor
ice cream
chicken wings
philly sports
philadelphia sports
sports teams
fantasy sports
sports entertainment
baseball
college football
video games
football
psu football
wrestling
college hoops
collegiate
soccer
movies tv
basketball
water polo
pro wrestling
fantasy football
hockey player
electronic music
digital artist
nfts
artists
creative
library
visual arts
textiles
nft
storytelling
blogyoutube
comics
composition
photography
jewelry
visual
theatre
comic
collection
curating
spending time
video games
board games
movies tv
tv shows
fighting games
stock market investor
books
nerd culture
collector
random thoughts
gaming
memes
hiking
comics
sim racing
fitness
reader reviewer
photography
youtuber
sports
sports entertainment
marketing
tv
indie music
digital marketing
movies tv
founder coowner
tv shows
pro wrestling
producer
networking
cryptovia
wwe aew njpw
networking events
executive producer
philadelphias main line
arts
nfl nba
award winning
sports
greater philadelphia
summer
space
philadelphias main line
arts
dining
shopping dining
recreation department
shop dine
regions premier
biking
hiking
snapology
facility
pool
parks recreation
winter
photography
lawn
black owned
holiday shopping
hooters
mall
christmas shopping
department stores
conshy
online shopping
specialty stores
tire shop
distributors
shopper
areas finest
drive thru
smoke shop
pharmacy
retail
restaurant
stocked
liquor stores
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