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Norristown, PA

Norristown, PA.

Population: 43,359 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Norristown, PA is $274,238 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 39.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,589/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$274,238

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

39.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$274,238
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+107.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$274,238
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
39.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
75
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,589/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,530/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Schools include
Cole Manor El Sch, East Norriton MS, Hancock El Sch, Stewart MS, Eisenhower MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
6
Nearest Superfund site
Tysons Dump (2.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
3.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
284

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
134
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
186,234
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
157,214

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Valley Forge National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Wings Field (BBX) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SUBURBAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-162 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
64.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,978
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
468,773
Average weekly wage
$1,649
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,500

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NorristownState medianUS median
Median home value$274,238$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market40 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,589/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,978$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Norristown, PA?
$274,238.
What is the median sale price in Norristown, PA?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Norristown, PA?
Median days on market: 39.5 days.
What is typical rent in Norristown, PA?
Typical rent: $1,589/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norristown, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Norristown, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Norristown, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norristown, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norristown, PA?
6 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tysons Dump, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Norristown, PA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Norristown, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Norristown, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Norristown, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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