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Pottstown.
About
Life in Pottstown
Pottstown is a community of 23,392 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,828, median rent runs about $1,260 per month, and median home values are around $195,400. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Pottstown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
89.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pottstown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pottstown, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.7%), and 6.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.9%
of households
Married Couples
33.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
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 about average for PA
Rent, home values, and income in Pottstown
In Pottstown, home values are 23% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,464
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $358,730 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Pottstown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Pottstown, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Pottstown: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pottstown is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pottstown 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
Commute26.8 min avg
How Pottstown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pottstown, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Regional airport · few flights470k passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 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 119% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pottstown runs 119% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
720.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,057.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pottstown 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 Pottstown, 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
Pottstown 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 Pottstown, 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
Pottstown is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pottstown has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
4.2"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.02" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.56" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.07" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.64" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.69" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 3.84" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.72" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.38" |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.83" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.81" |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.02" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pottstown
Pottstown has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Pottstown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.3 mi away · Royersford
Phoenixville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Phoenixville
Eagleville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 13.7 mi away · Eagleville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pottstown
Pottstown's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pottstown
Pottstown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
34 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
36 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pottstown
Pottstown Public Library
500 East High Street, Pottstown
Cities Near Pottstown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pottstown FAQ
Is Pottstown, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Pottstown's median rent is $1,260/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,828/year. Median home value is $195,400.
Is Pottstown, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Pottstown's violent crime rate was 721 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3057 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Pottstown, 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 Pottstown, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Pottstown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,260/month and median household income is $60,828/year. The median home value is $195,400. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Pottstown is 27 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