What are the schools like in Phoenixville, PA?

Phoenixville is served primarily by Phoenixville Area SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Phoenixville?

The median household income in Phoenixville, PA is $91,593 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Phoenixville, PA?

Phoenixville has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Phoenixville, PA affordable or expensive?

Phoenixville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Phoenixville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $325,700 and the median rent is $1,501 per month.

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

Phoenixville has a violent crime rate of 83.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 443.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Phoenixville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Phoenixville is a small city of 18,723 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $91,593 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

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

All Phoenixville 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

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

Metric	Phoenixville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$325,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,593	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Phoenixville's violent crime rate is 83.7 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.7 /100k

Property Crime

443.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Phoenixville is served primarily by Phoenixville Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Phoenixville, PA	National Avg
School District	Phoenixville Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Phoenixville sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 12.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Phoenixville, PA
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	12.9"

Demographics

Metric	Phoenixville, PA	National Avg
Population	18,723	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mont Clare, PA 1 mi Kimberton, PA 3 mi Spring City, PA 3 mi Royersford, PA 4 mi Collegeville, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Phoenixville

Phoenixville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19460

Phoenixville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phoenixville, PA affordable or expensive?

Phoenixville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Phoenixville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $325,700 and median rent is $1,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Phoenixville, PA?

Phoenixville's violent crime rate is 83.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 443.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Phoenixville?

Public schools in Phoenixville are operated by Phoenixville Area SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Phoenixville, PA a good place to live?

Phoenixville, PA has a population of 18,723, a median household income of $91,593, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Phoenixville?

Phoenixville averages 41.0°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 12.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Phoenixville?

Phoenixville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19460.

What is the population of Phoenixville?

The population of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania is 18,723 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Phoenixville?

Key numbers for living in Phoenixville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $325,700, median household income $91,593, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Phoenixville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.