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Phoenixville
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Phoenixville is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 18,437. Phoenixville is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Phoenixville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Phoenixville there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Phoenixville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Phoenixville are highly rated.

About

About Phoenixville...
Population
18,437

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$270,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,333
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    50%
  • Own
    50%
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Phoenixville Rankings

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

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    164.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    11.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    5.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    47
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,064
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    17.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    24%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Phoenixville

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,747
National
$69,021

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