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Norristown
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Norristown

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Norristown is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 35,607. Norristown is in Montgomery County. Living in Norristown offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Norristown there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Norristown and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Norristown...
    Population
    35,607
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $168,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,131
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      180.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      290.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      203.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,193.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      180.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Norristown

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,354
    National
    $69,021
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