What are the schools like in Schwenksville, PA?

Schwenksville is served primarily by Perkiomen Valley SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Schwenksville?

The median household income in Schwenksville, PA is $65,962 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Schwenksville, PA?

Schwenksville has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Schwenksville, PA affordable or expensive?

Schwenksville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schwenksville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,800 and the median rent is $1,119 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Schwenksville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Schwenksville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Schwenksville is a small town of 1,366 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,962 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Schwenksville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Schwenksville 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

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

Metric	Schwenksville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,119	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,962	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Schwenksville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Schwenksville is served primarily by Perkiomen Valley SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Schwenksville, PA	National Avg
School District	Perkiomen Valley SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schwenksville sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 12.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schwenksville, PA
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	12.9"

Demographics

Metric	Schwenksville, PA	National Avg
Population	1,366	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Schwenksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schwenksville, PA affordable or expensive?

Schwenksville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Schwenksville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $208,800 and median rent is $1,119/month.

What is the crime rate in Schwenksville, PA?

Crime data for Schwenksville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Schwenksville?

Public schools in Schwenksville are operated by Perkiomen Valley SD. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Schwenksville, PA a good place to live?

Schwenksville, PA has a population of 1,366, a median household income of $65,962, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Schwenksville?

Schwenksville averages 39.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 12.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Schwenksville?

The population of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania is 1,366 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schwenksville?

Key numbers for living in Schwenksville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $208,800, median household income $65,962, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schwenksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.