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Living in
King of Prussia.
King of Prussia 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 King of Prussia
King of Prussia works best if you're someone who prioritizes job opportunities and suburban convenience over a tight-knit neighborhood feel. The job market here is genuinely strong—unemployment sits at 3.5% and the area is expected to see 38% job growth over the next decade, largely driven by the massive mall complex and numerous corporate headquarters in the business park. You'll find a well-educated community with nearly 64% holding college degrees and a median household income of $117,912, though that prosperity shows in housing costs: expect around $436,200 for a median home and $2,077 monthly for rent.
King of Prussia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
23.0%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics23.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in King of Prussia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In King of Prussia, the largest foreign-born group is from India (40.0%), and 8.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
16.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 72% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in King of Prussia
In King of Prussia, rent runs 72% above the PA average, and home values are 71% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,951
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $498,527 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in King of Prussia and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes King of Prussia, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
King of Prussia: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
King of Prussia is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What King of Prussia 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
Commute24.3 min avg
How King of Prussia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In King of Prussia, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 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 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Upper Merion Township Police Department, which covers King of Prussia, runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
40.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,581.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Upper Merion Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 King of Prussia, 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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
King of Prussia is about 3% 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 King of Prussia, 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
King of Prussia is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
King of Prussia has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.3"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.66" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.90" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.25" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.70" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.98" |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.91" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.32" |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.61" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.73" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in King of Prussia
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside King of Prussia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Norristown State Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.7 mi away · Norristown
Montgomery County Emergency Service
Psychiatric · 4.1 mi away · Norristown
Valley Forge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5 mi away · Norristown
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in King of Prussia
King of Prussia's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near King of Prussia (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
14.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,164 students · in-state tuition $11,464 · 73% graduate · median earnings $66,629 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
14.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
10.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Valley Forge National Historical Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for King of Prussia
King of Prussia has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Valley Forge National Historical Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
3 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
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 awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in King of Prussia
Upper Merion Township Library
175 W Valley Forge Rd, King Of Prussia
Cities Near King of Prussia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to King of Prussia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
King of Prussia FAQ
Is King of Prussia, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
King of Prussia's median rent is $2,077/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,912/year. Median home value is $436,200.
Is King of Prussia, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
King of Prussia is policed by the Upper Merion Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 40 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 2582 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes King of Prussia, 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 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in King of Prussia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,077/month and median household income is $117,912/year. The median home value is $436,200. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in King of Prussia is 24 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