Pottstown, PA

Living in Pottstown

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 58
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 73
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Schools 41
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Residents

23k Population +368 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value -$18k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$824 Median Monthly Rent +$197 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached32%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas2%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Pottstown

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Montgomery County15

Property Crime in Pottstown

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Montgomery County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pottstown

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding84
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Pottstown, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Pottstown, PA

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The Hill School
1 miles, E
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St Aloysius School
1 miles, E
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Wyndcroft School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Pottstown, PA

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Ursinus College
11 miles, E
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Immaculata University
16 miles, S
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Albright College
16 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Pottstown, PA

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Pottstown Hospital
2 miles, E
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Phoenixville Hospital
10 miles, SE
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Eagleville Hospital
14 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Pottstown, PA

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