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Living in
Horsham.
Horsham is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Horsham
If you're considering Horsham, you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb about 16 miles north of Philadelphia with a median household income around $95,000 and a median home value of $388,500—steep by national standards, but reasonable for the Philly region. The job market is stable with an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and you've got actual employers here beyond bedroom-community status: Biddle Air National Guard Base and Music Choice headquarters provide real economic anchors, though most residents likely commute into Philadelphia or elsewhere in the region (average commute is about 25.6 minutes). The community skews slightly older and more affluent, with a median age of 40 and 43.7% of residents holding college degrees, which shapes the vibe toward established families and professionals rather than young transients.
Horsham at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
14.8%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+8.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Horsham: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Horsham, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.8%), and 9.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Horsham
In Horsham, rent runs 20% above the PA average, and home values are 53% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,422
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $439,519 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Horsham and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Horsham, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Horsham: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Horsham is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Horsham Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Horsham residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Horsham, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Horsham runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
57.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
666.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Horsham Township Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Horsham, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65.0M |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2019 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 30 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Horsham is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Horsham, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
96
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Horsham is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Horsham has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
19.9"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.34" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.77" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 3.61" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.87" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.22" |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.52" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.63" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Horsham
Uninsured
12.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Horsham's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Abington
Horsham Clinic
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Ambler
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Meadowbrook
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Horsham
Horsham's student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Horsham (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,464 students · in-state tuition $36,388 · 68% graduate · median earnings $70,924 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,953 students · in-state tuition $40,000 · 63% graduate · median earnings $71,235 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 815 students · in-state tuition $40,240 · 60% graduate · median earnings $59,414 (10 yrs after entry)
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
14.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 112 students · in-state tuition $12,475 · 69% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Horsham
Horsham has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
15 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
17 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
31 mi awayCities Near Horsham
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Horsham?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Horsham FAQ
Is Horsham, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Horsham's median rent is $1,446/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $94,987/year. Median home value is $388,500.
Is Horsham, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Horsham's violent crime rate was 57 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 667 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Horsham, Pennsylvania?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Horsham, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Horsham, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Horsham is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,446/month and median household income is $94,987/year. The median home value is $388,500. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Horsham, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Horsham is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from