King of Prussia, PA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 18,568
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Average

Climate

Southeast Pennsylvania experiences four distinct seasons, with hot and humid summers and generally mild winters.

Geography

The Schuylkill River borders King of Prussia on the north.

Cultural Attractions

The King of Prussia Mall bills itself as the largest retail shopping destination in the nation.

Recreation

The Valley Forge National Historical Park is located next to King of Prussia.

Historical

George Washington stationed his troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
18,568
Population under 55:
69.6%
Population over 55:
30.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Philadelphia

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
80°F July High, 17°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$60,072
Median home price:
$270,000
Average property tax:
$6,190

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.7%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
4
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
40
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
58

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
79/10
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
124/12

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
86

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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