What are the schools like in Royersford, PA?

Royersford is served primarily by Spring-Ford Area SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Royersford?

The median household income in Royersford, PA is $70,168 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Royersford, PA?

Royersford has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Royersford, PA affordable or expensive?

Royersford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Royersford is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $247,400 and the median rent is $1,385 per month.

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

Royersford has a violent crime rate of 142.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 407.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Royersford, PA a Good Place to Live?

Royersford is a small town of 4,917 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,168 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Royersford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Royersford 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

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

Metric	Royersford, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$247,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,385	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,168	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Royersford's violent crime rate is 142.5 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.5 /100k

Property Crime

407.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Royersford is served primarily by Spring-Ford Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Royersford, PA	National Avg
School District	Spring-Ford Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Royersford sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Royersford, PA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.9"

Demographics

Metric	Royersford, PA	National Avg
Population	4,917	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring City, PA 1 mi Trappe, PA 3 mi Phoenixville, PA 4 mi Mont Clare, PA 4 mi Kimberton, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Royersford

Royersford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19468

Royersford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royersford, PA affordable or expensive?

Royersford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Royersford roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $247,400 and median rent is $1,385/month.

What is the crime rate in Royersford, PA?

Royersford's violent crime rate is 142.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 407.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Royersford?

Public schools in Royersford are operated by Spring-Ford Area SD. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Royersford, PA a good place to live?

Royersford, PA has a population of 4,917, a median household income of $70,168, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Royersford?

Royersford averages 37.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 12.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Royersford?

Royersford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19468.

What is the population of Royersford?

The population of Royersford, Pennsylvania is 4,917 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Royersford?

Key numbers for living in Royersford: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $247,400, median household income $70,168, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Royersford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.