Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Sessano Cafe
Coffee Shop
Timshel Coffee
Coffee Shop
PK's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Santangelo's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
'feine
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brunch
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) C-
Theatre Horizon
Theatre Arts
The Centre Theater
Theatre Arts
Historical Society of Montgomery County
Museum
Elmwood Park Zoo
Zoo
Facenda Whitaker Lanes
Bowling Alley
Regal Plymouth Meeting 10
Cinema
AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12
Cinema
Albert A. Garthwaite Stadium
Stadium
UA King of Prussia 16
Cinema
Mary Wood Park House
Museum
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) A+
Dominican Super Deli
Deli
Pub Deli
Deli
Crown Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Talk of the Town
Sweets
Colletti Town Tavern
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Montgomery Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pauline's
Deli
Philly Pretzel Factory
Fast Food
88 Cafe & Pub
Bar
Norris Beer Deli
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
Johnnie's
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Buddy's Water Ice
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Puddlers Kitchen
Bar
Black Horse Beer & Soda
Beverages
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taphouse 23
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Norristown PAL
Community Centre
George Washington Carver Community Center
Community Centre
U Sports
Gym
Legion
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Reach Climbing and Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Montco
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Upper Merion Community Center
Community Centre
Greater Plymouth Community Center
Community Centre
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Gym
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Remix Fitness
Gym
The Fellowship House
Community Centre
Cedar Grove Barn
Community Centre
Whitemarsh Art Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Delaware Valley Fish Company
Seafood
DeKalb Supermarket
Grocery Store
Cinco de Mayo
Grocery Store
Eli's
Bakery
A. Altieri & Sons
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Super Gigante International Food Market
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Carl Venezia Fresh Meats
Butcher
Giant
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Lee's Produce
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Cherry Street Park
Park
Poley Park
Park
Simmons Park
Park
Simmons/MLK Park Complex
Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
Park
Simmons/MLK Park Complex
Park
Elmwood Park
Park
Simmons Picnic Grove
Park
Scag Cottman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Walnut Street Park
Park
Elmwood Park
Park
Bartash Park
Park
Crawford Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
McCann Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Norristown Softball Fields
Park
Ackey's Park
Park
Schuylkill River Boat House Park
Park
Guardino Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (81) A+
Tienda Mexicana Acapulco
Convenience Store
City Food Market
Convenience Store
Rosa's
Hairdresser
Passion Hair & Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
Bah Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
Norristown Food Mart
Convenience Store
Lupita's Mexican Market
Convenience Store
All-Star Kutz Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Grocery La Guadalupana II
Convenience Store
Mexico Lindo
Convenience Store
Studio 1448
Hairdresser
H&L Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Steve's Deli
Convenience Store
The Hair Zone
Hairdresser
Safaya Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Sister Mini Market
Convenience Store
Mundo de Fiesta
Clothing
Adelita's Mexican Market
Convenience Store
Joseph Genuardi Florists
Florist
Amy's Attic
Clothing
Jones Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Fern Rock Market
Convenience Store
Artistic Hair Creations
Hairdresser
Beardo's Shave Co.
Hairdresser
Floreria La Fé Flower Shop
Florist
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Norristown.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Elm Street
Transit Station
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Norristown Transportation Center
Transit Station
Norristown Transportation Center
Transit Station
Bridgeport
Transit Station
DeKalb Street
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Metroplex Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Hughes Park
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.6% B+
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Norristown is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Norristown crime rates are 2,463 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,012 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
451 crimes per 100k D
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employment C

The median income in Norristown is $54,409 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$54,409 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Valley Forge Orthopaedics
Doctor
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
James B. Watson, D.O.
Doctor
Norristown Hose Company
Fire Station
Montgomery Hose Station 27-B Fire Station
Fire Station
Norristown Police Department
Police
Prime Time Dental
Dentist
Myers Drug Store
Pharmacy
Philly Pregnancy Center
Clinic
Plymouth Ambulance
Ambulance Station
A1 Dental
Dentist
Fairmount Norristown Station 27-D Fire Station
Fire Station
Hancock-Norristown Station 27-E Fire Station
Fire Station
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Hancock Station 27-E Fire Station
Fire Station
Norristown State Hospital
Hospital
Bridgeport Station 31 Fire Station
Fire Station
Goodwill Station 32 Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Swedesburg Station 49 Fire Station
Fire Station
East Norriton Police Department
Police
Plymouth Township Police Department
Police
Suburban Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Norristown home prices are $158,900 - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$158,900 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C-

The Norristown graduation rate is 76% - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (13) C-
Gotwals El Sch
Hancock El Sch
Eisenhower Ms
Stewart Ms
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
Marshall Street El Sch
Cole Manor El Sch
Bridgeport El Sch
Jeffersonville Country Day School
Colonial Ms
Whitehall El Sch
Penn Christian Academy
Magic Moments For Children
Holy Rosary Regional
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center
Plymouth El Sch
Bright Horizons At King Of Prussia
East Norriton Ms
Candlebrook El Sch
Paul V Fly El Sch
The Pathway School
Caley El Sch
Upper Merion Ms
For Kids Sake Child Care & Learning Center
High Schools (3) D-
Roosevelt Altern Sch
Central Montco Technical High School
Norristown Area Hs
The Pathway School
Upper Merion Hs
Tlc Leadership Academy
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ratings C+

Norristown has an overall rating of 66% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes F
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  • Norristown has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Norristown crime rates are 40% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Norristown is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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Diamond in the rough 4 rating By exurbanite ( Aug 07, 2016) Norristown is a diamond in the rough. Real estate is inexpensive, solidly built, and charming. Norristown sports a zoo on par with San Diego's children's zoo. Norristown has a fantastic distillery bar, and authentic ethnic restaurants. Norristown is walkable and has three train s ...Read More tations that connect it to Philadelphia. It's Farm Park is a great place for an extended or quick jog or walk with friendS and with pets. In Norristown neighbors greet one another by name. The sound of BBQ and laughter punctuates summer and fall evenings. Neighbors co gregate and pull together to clear alleyways of snow in the winter. Finally, Norristown is diverse, families headed by high school, college, and graduare degree holders, black, white, and Hispanic, gay and straight, elderly widows, established and young families can be found on every street. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norristown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cherry Street Park
      Poley Park
      Simmons Park
      Simmons/MLK Park Complex
      Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
      Simmons/MLK Park Complex
      Elmwood Park
      Simmons Picnic Grove

      Entertainment

      Theatre Horizon
      The Centre Theater
      Historical Society of Montgomery County
      Elmwood Park Zoo
      Facenda Whitaker Lanes
      Regal Plymouth Meeting 10
      AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12
      Albert A. Garthwaite Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Dominican Super Deli
      Pub Deli
      Crown Fried Chicken
      Talk of the Town
      Colletti Town Tavern
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Little Caesars
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Norristown? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Norristown.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norristown? The cost of living in Norristown is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Norristown
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Norristown? Norristown crime rates are 2,463, which are 40% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,463 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Norristown? The median income in Norristown is $54,409 which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $54,4092% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,32412% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Norristown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Norristown State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Good Neighbor Pharmacy
      Myers Drug Store

      Doctors

      James B. Watson, D.O.
      Valley Forge Orthopaedics

      A+ Housing

      What are Norristown home prices? Norristown home prices are $158,900 - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $158,90014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10617% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Norristown have good schools? The Norristown graduation rate is 76% - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Norristown a good place to live? Norristown has an overall rating of 66% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      33%

      10 total surveys

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