Norristown, PA
Living in Norristown
Bikeability71
Walkability72
Commute44
Public Transit76
Affordability68
Public Safety67
Airports66
Hospitals40
Colleges87
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Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+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
$48kMedian 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
$153kMedian Home Value-$200 (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$930Median 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
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15
Property Crime in Norristown
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
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding78
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Norristown, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Norristown, PA
Capstone Academy
1 miles, E
Jeffersonville Country Day School
2 miles, W
Penn Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Magic Moments for Children
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Norristown, PA
Cabrini University
5 miles, S
Eastern University
5 miles, S
Villanova University
6 miles, S
Rosemont College
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Norristown, PA
Norristown State Hospital
1 miles, NW
Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc
1 miles, NW
Suburban Community Hospital
2 miles, NE
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
2 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Norristown, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
18 miles, S
Trenton Mercer Airport
30 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
37 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
61 miles, SE