What are the schools like in Ambler, PA?

Ambler is served primarily by Wissahickon SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ambler?

The median household income in Ambler, PA is $84,303 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Ambler, PA?

Ambler has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

Ambler, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ambler, PA affordable or expensive?

Ambler's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ambler is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,600 and the median rent is $1,344 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ambler, PA?

Ambler has a violent crime rate of 29.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 817.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ambler, PA a Good Place to Live?

Ambler is a small town of 6,775 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $84,303 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Ambler stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ambler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ambler city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Ambler's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ambler costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ambler, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,344	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,303	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ambler's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.2 /100k

Property Crime

817.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ambler is served primarily by Wissahickon SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ambler, PA	National Avg
School District	Wissahickon SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ambler sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ambler, PA
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ambler, PA	National Avg
Population	6,775	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambler, PA affordable or expensive?

Ambler's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ambler roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $324,600 and median rent is $1,344/month.

What is the crime rate in Ambler, PA?

Ambler's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 817.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ambler?

Public schools in Ambler are operated by Wissahickon SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ambler, PA a good place to live?

Ambler, PA has a population of 6,775, a median household income of $84,303, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ambler?

Ambler averages 39.7°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ambler?

The population of Ambler, Pennsylvania is 6,775 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ambler?

Key numbers for living in Ambler: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $324,600, median household income $84,303, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ambler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.