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Norristown is a small city of 35,712 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,068
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
Norristown stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Norristown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norristown 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
Norristown's overall cost of living index is 103.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norristown costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
Norristown, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$188,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,264
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
38.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,068
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Norristown's violent crime rate is 450.2 per 100,000 residents
— 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
450.2 /100k
Property Crime
1960.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norristown is served primarily by Montgomery County IU 23.
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Norristown, PA
National Avg
School District
Montgomery County IU 23
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norristown sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 88.8°F in July,
with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Norristown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Norristown roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $188,100 and median rent is $1,264/month.
Norristown's violent crime rate is 450.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1960.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norristown are operated by Montgomery County IU 23.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norristown, PA has a population of 35,712, a median household income of $59,068, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Norristown averages 41.7°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norristown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19401.
The population of Norristown, Pennsylvania is 35,712 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norristown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $188,100, median household income $59,068, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norristown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
