City profile · Pennsylvania · Census ACS 2023

Willow Grove, PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Willow Grove - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

13,919
Residents
$98,402
Median income
$326,300
Median home
$1,810
Median rent (state)

Willow Grove - the verdict

Willow Grove ranks in the 77th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

77th
percentile, household income
69th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Willow Grove, PA

13,919 people live in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Willow Grove households earn a median of $98,402 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.1%. Home values in Willow Grove run a median of $326,300, and the median resident age is 37.3 years. About 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 67.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Willow Grove's yearly average temperature at 54.0°F.

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,810 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Pennsylvania run around $260, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.6 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

13,919 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$98,402 /yr

Poverty 3.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Willow Grove compare to other US cities?

Willow Grove measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 77% higher than other cities
Home value 69% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Willow Grove's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Pennsylvania, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

77thIncome percentile

77th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Willow Grove's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$326,300 31st percentile more affordable than 31% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Willow Grove $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Willow Grove, PA Willow Grove, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Willow Grove, PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Willow Grove, PA median $98,402/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Willow Grove, PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Willow Grove, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
13,919
Median Income
$98,402
Median Home Value
$326,300
Median Age
37.3
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor force participation
67.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%

Climate

Avg Temperature
54.0°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
65.6%
Carpool
8.6%
Public Transit
2.7%
Walk
2.1%
Work from Home
19.8%
Other
1.2%

Based on 7,325 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Willow Grove sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,810/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Ephrata
13,729 people
Dunmore
14,123 people
Ardmore
14,165 people
Wilkinsburg
14,165 people
Indiana
14,170 people
Carnot-Moon
13,639 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Willow Grove's 13,919 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Forest Hill, TX
13,923 people
Wood Dale, IL
13,926 people
Rocky Point, NY
13,931 people
Brandermill, VA
13,938 people
McCalla, AL
13,939 people
Urbana, MD
13,897 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Willow Grove's $98,402 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Roaming Shores, OH
$98,393 median income
Olive Branch, MS
$98,421 median income
Oak Hills, CA
$98,424 median income
New Prague, MN
$98,424 median income
Sumner, WA
$98,376 median income
Medford, MN
$98,375 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Willow Grove, PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Willow Grove, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.2% 8.5% 9.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.0% White 75.2% Black or African American 8.5% Asian 5.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.4% Two or more races 9.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Willow Grove compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Willow Grove (this city) 13,919 $98,402
Ephrata 13,729 $68,117
Dunmore 14,123 $75,632
Ardmore 14,165 $115,273
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Willow Grove, PA?

What is the population of Willow Grove, PA? +

Willow Grove, PA counts 13,919 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Willow Grove, PA? +

In Willow Grove, the typical household earns $98,402 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Willow Grove? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Willow Grove; the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Willow Grove, PA? +

Homes in Willow Grove carry a median value of $326,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Willow Grove? +

Willow Grove has an average annual temperature of 54.0°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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