Norristown Borough, PA

Living in Norristown Borough

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Bikeability 71
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Walkability 72
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 66
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 87
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Schools 13
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Residents

34k Population +660 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black36%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value -$200 (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$930 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached47%
1 unit, detached11%
Multiple units9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Norristown Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15

Property Crime in Norristown Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Montgomery County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 42 4 3
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Norristown Borough

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding78
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Norristown Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Norristown Borough, PA

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Capstone Academy
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Norristown Borough, PA

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Cabrini University
5 miles, S
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Eastern University
5 miles, S
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Rosemont College
6 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Norristown Borough, PA

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Airports

Airports near Norristown Borough, PA

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