Upper Merion Township, PA
Living in Upper Merion Township
Bikeability46
Walkability38
Commute49
Public Transit54
Affordability30
Public Safety85
Airports51
Hospitals38
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
60%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian19%
Black6%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office22%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$340kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$365 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Upper Merion Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15
Property Crime in Upper Merion Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Montgomery County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upper Merion Township
Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding86
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Upper Merion Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Upper Merion Township, PA
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Kindercare Learning Center
1 miles, NE
Goddard School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Upper Merion Township, PA
Cabrini University
2 miles, S
Eastern University
3 miles, S
Villanova University
4 miles, SE
Rosemont College
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Upper Merion Township, PA
Norristown State Hospital
3 miles, NE
Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc
4 miles, NE
Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital
5 miles, N
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Upper Merion Township, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
17 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
33 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
39 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
61 miles, SE