Living in Norristown
Norristown is a large place in Pennsylvania, United States, home to 34,412 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 6%, #608 of 10,762), people who put healthcare first (top 8%, #665 of 9,474), business owners (top 8%, #853 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Norristown
- It is part of Greater Philadelphia, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 19 min and sets around 22:39; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Norristown ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #885 of 11,898 | #165 of 961 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #2,936 of 9,771 | #299 of 522 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,800 of 8,006 | #221 of 490 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,061 of 6,237 | #117 of 299 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #796 of 9,474 | #62 of 670 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #685 of 9,474 | #84 of 670 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #608 of 10,762 | #39 of 615 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,326 of 4,537 | #39 of 182 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,505 of 4,444 | #44 of 187 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,166 of 3,053 | #23 of 89 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,186 of 7,271 | #129 of 318 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #1,498 of 6,227 | #62 of 346 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,954 of 3,933 | #76 of 167 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,204 of 2,119 | #40 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #1,639 of 8,006 | #170 of 490 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #5,238 of 12,111 | #502 of 717 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #1,734 of 4,114 | #63 of 171 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #741 of 7,271 | #20 of 318 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #665 of 9,474 | #37 of 670 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #7,151 of 18,063 | #388 of 1167 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #8,011 of 16,523 | #509 of 1057 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #10,544 of 18,063 | #791 of 1167 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #895 of 16,523 | #33 of 1057 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #873 of 21,167 | #9 of 1404 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,872 of 12,111 | #94 of 717 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #3,215 of 6,413 | #88 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #853 of 12,111 | #29 of 717 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,759 of 4,750 | #87 of 200 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Norriton 3 km
- West Norriton 3 km
- Conshohocken 6 km
- Plymouth Meeting 6 km
- King of Prussia 6 km
- Trooper 6 km
- Blue Bell 7 km
- Audubon (Pennsylvania) 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.