Overview

Introduction to Norristown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 15 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's situated along the Schuylkill River in a fertile agricultural region. Montgomery county government jobs, health care and the legal profession are significant factors for the economy. The municipality has an ethnically diverse population. The community has numerous attractive Victorian mansions. Commuters have easy access to Philadelphia by bus and rail.

Norristown History

Norristown was established as a mill town. It's named in tribute to Isaac Norris, who was a member of the colonial Pennsylvania legislature. He acquired a grant of land that later became Norristown. In the past, it was a major retail center for the rural communities outside of Philadelphia. The construction of the Plaza at King of Prussia and the Plymouth Meeting Mall caused the town's retail business to decline.

Norristown Attractions

  • The Valley Forge National Historical Park is close by and worth a visit
  • Elmwood Park Zoo features a wide variety of animals
  • Norristown Farm Park is a working farm which includes numerous farm buildings from the colonial era. Fishing, hiking, bicycle riding and cross-country skiing are available
  • Montgomery County Cultural Center is a popular venue
  • The Historic West Marshall Street Shopping District is a notable destination
  • Elmwood Park hosts summer concerts

Norristown Activities

Benjamin Rush, Evansburg, French Creek, Meshaminy and Marsh Creek state parks are located in the region. Fishing and boating are offered on the Schuylkill River. Westover Golf Club, Green Valley Country Club and Jeffersonville Golf Club are within close vicinity to Norristown. Nearby Philadelphia offers a wide assortment of activities and entertainment.

Norristown Transportation

Air travel is available at the Philadelphia International Airport. Norristown Transportation Center serves as the terminus for the Norristown High Speed Rail Line.

Demographics

People

Total Population34,490
Male Share of the Population49.4%
Female Share of the Population50.6%
Senior Citizens10.9%
Employed Population 16+16,390
Age of the Population33

Families

% of people married33.6%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher19.9%
Median Earnings25+$31,493
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$18,159
Median Earnings With High School Degree$28,807

Wealth

Median Family Income$50,309
% Above Poverty Level78.3%
% Below Poverty Level21.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time26 minutes
% Working from Home3.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work4.6%
% Using Public Transportation10.9%

Housing

People Living Alone29.8%
Median Gross Rent$1,078
Median House Value$152,300

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)59.5%
Irish8.8%
Italian8%
West Indian3.7%
Polish3.5%
English2.8%
Jamaican2.4%
African1.2%
French Except Basque1.2%
Arab0.9%
Dutch0.9%
Moroccan0.7%
Scottish0.6%
German0.5%
Barbadian0.4%
Welsh0.4%
Ukrainian0.4%
Trinidad Tobago0.3%
Haitian0.3%
Swedish0.3%
Greek0.3%
British0.2%
Hungarian0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Norwegian0.1%
Czech0.1%
Croatian0.1%
Brazilian0.1%
Jordanian0.1%
Danishn0.1%
Lithuanian0.1%
Slovak0.1%
Russian0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
Kenyan0.1%
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Norristown Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyMontgomery County
Standard Zip Codes19401, 19403, 19405, 19406
P.O. Box Zip Codes19404, 19407, 19408, 19409
Phone Area Codes484, 610, 46, 267, 42, 15
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude40.12
Approximate Longitude-75.33

Norristown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationNORRISTOWN
Distance1.4 miles
Jan Temp23 to 39 F
Apr Temp42 to 64 F
Jul Temp66 to 87 F
Oct Temp44 to 66 F
Annual Precip47.1 inches
StationPHOENIXVILLE 1 E
Distance8.5 miles
Jan Temp20 to 40 F
Apr Temp39 to 64 F
Jul Temp64 to 87 F
Oct Temp42 to 67 F
Annual Precip43.8 inches
StationPHILADELPHIA INTL AP
Distance18.5 miles
Jan Temp26 to 39 F
Apr Temp44 to 62 F
Jul Temp70 to 86 F
Oct Temp49 to 66 F
Annual Precip42 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Blue Bell6,212$149,583
Bridgeport4,578$68,594
Chesterbrook4,714$152,869
Conshohocken8,010$97,396
West Conshohocken1,349$150,000

Norristown Public Libraries

Mont Co-norristown Pub Lib
1001 POWELL ST
Norristown, Pennsylvania
(610) 278-5100

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Norristown Hospitals

Norristown State Hospital
(Government - State)
1001 Sterigere Street
(610) 313-1000
Valley Forge Medical Center & Hospital
(Proprietary)
1033 West Germantown Pike
(610) 539-8500
Montgomery County Emergency Service
(Non-profit)
50 Beech Drive
(610) 279-6100
Mercy Suburban Hospital
(Non-profit)
2701 Dekalb Pike
(610) 278-2000

Norristown Public Schools

Cole Manor El Sch
2350 Springview Rd
ZIP: 19401
(610) 275-5525
Primary
Total Enrollment 468
East Norriton Ms
330 Roland Dr
ZIP: 19401
(610) 275-6520
Middle
Total Enrollment 883
Eisenhower Ms
1601 Markley St
ZIP: 19401
(610) 277-8720
Middle
Total Enrollment 576
Gotwals El Sch
1 E Oak St
ZIP: 19401
(610) 275-1077
Primary
Total Enrollment 415
Hancock El Sch
Arch & Summit Streets
ZIP: 19401
(610) 275-5522
Primary
Total Enrollment 386
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
1020 Sandy Street
ZIP: 19401
(484) 270-2140
Primary
Total Enrollment 277
Roosevelt Altern Sch
1161 Markley St
ZIP: 19401
(610) 275-9720
High
Total Enrollment 110
Stewart Ms
1315 W Marshall St
ZIP: 19401
(610) 275-6870
Middle
Total Enrollment 522
Marshall Street El Sch
1525 W Marshall St
ZIP: 19403
(610) 630-8550
Primary
Total Enrollment 686
Norristown Area Hs
1900 Eagle Dr
ZIP: 19403
(610) 630-5090
High
Total Enrollment 1687
Paul V Fly El Sch
2920 Potshop Rd
ZIP: 19403
(610) 630-0380
Primary
Total Enrollment 554
Whitehall El Sch
399 N Whitehall Rd
ZIP: 19403
(610) 630-6000
Primary
Total Enrollment 525
Woodland El Sch
2700 Woodland Ave
ZIP: 19403
(610) 489-5000
Primary
Total Enrollment 289

Norristown Private Schools

St Francis Of Assisi School
601 Buttonwood St
ZIP: 19401
Elementary
Total Enrollment 154
Jeffersonville Country Day School
1770 W Main St
ZIP: 19403
Elementary
Total Enrollment 1
Kindercare Learning Center
2425 Boulevard Of The Generals
ZIP: 19403
Elementary
Total Enrollment 7
The Pathway School
162 Egypt Rd
ZIP: 19403
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 121
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