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Compare State College to Norristown

This post compares State College, Pennsylvania to Norristown, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension State College (borough) Norristown (borough)
Population 42,224 34,556
Income (median) $40,894 $39,410
Home Value (median) $284,300 $153,300
White 82% 43%
Black 3% 38%
Asian 11% 2%
With Kids 11% 35%
Age (median) 21 32
Rentals 75% 60%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, State College or Norristown?
A: State College has a similar population count than Norristown: 42224 compared with 34556 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in State College or in Norristown?
A: Incomes are on average similar in State College.

Q: Are homes more expensive in State College or Norristown?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in State College.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: State College does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 75% for State College versus 60% for Norristown.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to State College may include: Pittsburgh, Bethlehem, and Chambersburg.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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