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Norristown Area Facts

  • Norristown has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Norristown crime rates are 43% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Norristown is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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Diamond in the rough User Rating 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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norristown? The cost of living in Norristown is 99/100 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Norristown
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      97

      3% 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 2,410, which are 43% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,410 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42  

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Norristown? The median income in Norristown is $81,175 which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $81,175equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,22013% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to 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 $287,929 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $287,92912% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,66115% 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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