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Montgomery County

#1 in Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Pennsylvania
  • 16 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Montgomery County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 818,677. Montgomery County is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. In Montgomery County, most residents own their homes. In Montgomery County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Montgomery County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Montgomery County are highly rated.
    Population
    818,677

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $299,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,211
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Montgomery County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      76.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      128.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,316.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      54.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Montgomery County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $84,791
    National
    $55,322
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      Montgomery County Reviews

      16 reviews
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      I have worked in Montgomery County for 30 years and I love how safe and much how the community look out for one another. More jobs and better opportunities are offered. Montgomery County offers more to for children and their school are the highest ranked throughout Pa. I have a special needs child and all of the programs I have enrolled him in such as soccer, art, camp and so forth has been in Montgomery County. I find that the children in Montgomery County are more accepting, loving and less judgmental. Parents raise their children to accept all people from all backgrounds and disabilities and that is why I most of my sons extracurricular activities are all based in Montgomery County. I also feel that my son has more opportunities to thrive out there. Although I have lived in Philadelphia my entire life my husband and I plan on retiring and finding a nice house out in Montgomery County, preferably Lower Merion to live.
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      Great place to live and raise a family, very family oriented most people who live here grew up here and choose to stay!
      Montgomery County is a great place to live with a good family friendly environment. The thing that lacks in this county is entertainment, there is a huge lack in things to do, activities (kid-friendly) as well as places to eat.