Phoenixville, PA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 16,699
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Phoenixville, with a total population of 16,699, is located 20.85 miles from Philadelphia. Temperatures in Phoenixville range from 33.67°F to 82.28°F from winter to summer.

The average commute time for workers in Phoenixville is 26.22 minutes.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
16,699
Population under 55:
73.9%
Population over 55:
26.1%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Philadelphia

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
82°F July High, 17°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$41,934
Median home price:
$209,450
Average property tax:
$4,960

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
5.8%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
3
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
42
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
60

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
74/10
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
122/12

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
2

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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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