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Living in
Montgomeryville.
Montgomeryville 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 Montgomeryville
The area skews toward established families and married couples (about 66% of households), with a median age around 44, so you'll find excellent schools, manicured neighborhoods, and a strong sense of permanence; nearly 58% of residents hold college degrees, and the job market is solid with unemployment at just 3.5%, though most people commute 30 minutes on average to employment centers in Philadelphia or surrounding areas. The community is increasingly diverse, with a growing Asian community (about 15% of the population) that has shaped local dining and culture, while the broader area maintains a strongly suburban character—think reliable chain restaurants alongside 171 dining options, shopping at Montgomery Mall, and convenient bus connections to Philadelphia via SEPTA, though you'll definitely need a car for daily life since everything is spread out. Weekends bring easy access to outdoor recreation: Valley Forge National Historical Park sits 15 miles away, the Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is 17 miles out, and you're sandwiched between the rural charm of Bucks County and the urban energy of Philadelphia just 21 miles south, so you get genuine flexibility in how you spend your time.
Montgomeryville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
18.9%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Montgomeryville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Montgomeryville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (42.3%), and 6.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.3%
of households
Married Couples
65.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
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 65% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Montgomeryville
In Montgomeryville, rent runs 65% above the PA average, and home values are 85% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
72.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
50.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,674
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Montgomeryville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Montgomeryville, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Montgomeryville: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Montgomeryville is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Montgomeryville 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
Commute29 min avg
How Montgomeryville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Montgomeryville, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 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 93% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery Township Police Department, which covers Montgomeryville, runs 93% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
22.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,296.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery 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 Montgomeryville, 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
Montgomeryville 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 Montgomeryville, 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
Montgomeryville is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Montgomeryville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.4"
Annual Snowfall
21.7"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 4.44" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.09" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 5.27" |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.74" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 4.91" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.41" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.46" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 4.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Montgomeryville
Uninsured
0.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Montgomeryville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Lansdale
Horsham Clinic
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Ambler
Doylestown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Doylestown
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Montgomeryville
Montgomeryville's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Montgomeryville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 815 students · in-state tuition $40,240 · 60% graduate · median earnings $59,414 (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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Montgomeryville
Montgomeryville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Valley Forge National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
17 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
23 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayCities Near Montgomeryville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Montgomeryville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Montgomeryville FAQ
Is Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Montgomeryville's median rent is $1,993/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $131,345/year. Median home value is $471,000.
Is Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Montgomeryville is policed by the Montgomery Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 23 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 1296 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Montgomeryville, 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 Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Montgomeryville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,993/month and median household income is $131,345/year. The median home value is $471,000. About 73% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Montgomeryville is 29 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