Apartments for rent in Norristown, PA

Norristown, a small city in Pennsylvania, has a population of slightly less than 35,000. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), though young professionals are also well-represented. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 35, is decidedly younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. The majority of Norristown residents rent, and 39% of residents own their homes despite paying roughly $145 per month more in rent than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Norristown: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries make up 16% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Norristown workers take home an average annual income of just under $60K, a little less than the state average. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Norristown has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (22%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Norristown has an average commute time of about 29 minutes. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is used by only 5% of the city. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number is higher than the national average.