Montgomery County, PA

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Population

828,604

0.306% growth

Poverty Rate

6.39%


Median Age

41.2


Median Household Income

$90,122

3.23% growth

Number of Employees

438,881

0.478% decline

Median Property Value

$323,400

2.37% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Montgomery County, PA had a population of 829k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $90,122. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Montgomery County, PA grew from 826,075 to 828,604, a 0.306% increase and its median household income grew from $87,304 to $90,122, a 3.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.89%), White (Hispanic) (3.46%), and Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%). 14.1% of the people in Montgomery County, PA speak a non-English language, and 95.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, PA are Montgomery County Community College (1,551 degrees awarded in 2017), Arcadia University (1,056 degrees), and Gwynedd Mercy University (775 degrees).

The median property value in Montgomery County, PA is $323,400, and the homeownership rate is 70.8%. Most people in Montgomery County, PA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, PA is 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Norristown Arts Hill Festival, Montgomery County, Norristown, PA

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, PA employs 439k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (64,943 people), Manufacturing (50,854 people), and Retail Trade (47,860 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,313), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($88,507), and Information ($81,844).

Median household income in Montgomery County, PA is $90,122. Males in Montgomery County, PA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,119. The income inequality in Montgomery County, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$90,122

2018 value

± $3,055

3.23%

1 Year Growth

± 4.27%

Households in Montgomery County, PA have a median annual income of $90,122, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $87,304 in 2017, which represents a 3.23% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$69,779

Average Male Salary

± $1,106

$52,119

Average Female Salary

± $786

In 2018, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $67,044 ± $4,236

  2. White

    $54,569 ± $688

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $45,677 ± $16,041

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.23 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Montgomery County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.469

2018 Wage GINI

0.472

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.472% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 the GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 2048

  2. Census Tract 2046

  3. Census Tract 2049

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, PA was Census Tract 2048 with a value of $197,902, followed by Census Tract 2046 and Census Tract 2049, with respective values of $189,570 and $186,042.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Montgomery County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, PA (50.9k out of 797k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    33,760 ± 1,214

  2. Black

    8,768 ± 631

  3. Hispanic

    6,715 ± 579

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, PA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

439k

2018 Value

± 9,540

-0.478%

1 Year decline

± 3.11%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Montgomery County, PA declined at a rate of -0.478%, from 441k employees to 439k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, PA, are Management Occupations (54,299 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47,426 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (46,185 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, PA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, PA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (54,299 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47,426 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (46,185 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Montgomery County, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.64 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.6 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.5 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, PA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($102,422), Management Occupations ($92,219), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($90,702).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

439k

2018 Value

± 9,540

-0.478%

1 Year decline

± 3.11%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Montgomery County, PA declined at a rate of -0.478%, from 441k employees to 439k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (64,943 people), Manufacturing (50,854 people), and Retail Trade (47,860 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Montgomery County, PA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (64,943 people), Manufacturing (50,854 people), and Retail Trade (47,860 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Montgomery County, PA has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.09 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.76 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.35 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Montgomery County, PA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($89,313), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($88,507), and Information ($81,844).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $88.5B

  2. Coal-n.e.c.

    $57.4B

  3. Pharmaceuticals

    $55.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $88.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($57.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($55.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$671B

2020 Value

$954B

Projected 2045 Value

42.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $671B. This is expected to increase 42.2% to $954B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New York

    $65.4B

  2. New Jersey

    $62.6B

  3. Ohio

    $35.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $65.4B, followed by New Jersey with $62.6B and Ohio and $35.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

96.6% of the population of Montgomery County, PA has health coverage, with 62.2% on employee plans, 7.54% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.493% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Montgomery County, PA was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, PA see 701 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.15% increase from the previous year (693 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 360 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Fayette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16%). Additionally, Clearfield County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

701 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, PA see an average of 701 patients per year. This represents a 1.15% increase from the previous year (693 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

3.43%

Uninsured

62.2%

Employer Coverage

7.54%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.493%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, PA declined by 4.41% from 3.59% to 3.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montgomery County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Fayette County

    16% prevalence

  2. Mifflin County

    13.4% prevalence

  3. Venango County

    13.2% prevalence

Fayette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Pennsylvania, at 16%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Pennsylvania by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Montgomery County, PA is home to a population of 829k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 10.6% of Montgomery County, PA residents were born outside of the country (87.3k people).

In 2018, there were 8.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (622k people) in Montgomery County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 74.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 65.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Montgomery County, PA are Spanish (28,227 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (9,781 speakers), and Korean (9,330 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

44

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Montgomery County, PA was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Montgomery County, PA are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all Montgomery County, PA residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

87.3k people

10.3%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

84.4k people

As of 2017, 10.6% of Montgomery County, PA residents (87.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, PA was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    94,480 ± 7,519 people

  2. Dominican Republic

    85,267 ± 7,145 people

  3. China

    68,580 ± 6,412 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 94,480 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 85,267 and China with 68,580.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2018 Citizenship

95.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 95.2% of Montgomery County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, PA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, PA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    622k ± 1.01k

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    74.2k ± 2.66k

  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    65.4k ± 1.42k

In 2018, there were 8.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (622k people) in Montgomery County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 74.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 65.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County, PA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    28,227 speakers (3.6%)

  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)

    9,781 speakers (1.25%)

  3. Korean

    9,330 speakers (1.19%)

14.1% of Montgomery County, PA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Montgomery County, PA was Spanish. 3.6% of the overall population of Montgomery County, PA are native Spanish speakers. 1.25% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.19% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    14,150 ± 1,360

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    5,269 ± 1,127

  3. Korea

    3,912 ± 746

Montgomery County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Montgomery County, PA awarded 7,736 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, PA is skewed towards women, with 11,466 male students and 20,088 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, PA are White (4,620 and 62%), followed by Black or African American (1,234 and 16.6%), Asian (505 and 6.78%), and Unknown (494 and 6.63%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Montgomery County Community College (1,551 and 20%), Arcadia University (1,056 and 13.7%), and Gwynedd Mercy University (775 and 10%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, PA are Registered Nursing (693 and 8.96%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 and 7.51%), and General Business (274 and 3.54%).

The median tuition costs in Montgomery County, PA are $27,101 for private four year colleges, and $13,540 and $21,582 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    403 degrees awarded

  2. General Biological Sciences

    216 degrees awarded

  3. General Psychology

    174 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery County, PA was Registered Nursing with 403 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Montgomery County, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Montgomery County Community College

    1,551 degrees awarded

  2. Arcadia University

    1,056 degrees awarded

  3. Gwynedd Mercy University

    775 degrees awarded

$13,540

Median In-State Public

$27,101

Median Private

In 2017, the Montgomery County, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montgomery County Community College with 1,551 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,340

Degrees Awarded to Men

5,396

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,340 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, PA, which is 0.434 times less than the 5,396 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    4,620 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    1,234 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    505 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Montgomery County, PA were to White students. These 4,620 degrees mean that there were 3.74 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,234 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Montgomery County, PA was $323,400 in 2018, which is 1.41 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $315,900 to $323,400, a 2.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, PA is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Montgomery County, PA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Montgomery County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$323,400

2018 Median

± $4,671

$315,900

2017 Median

± $5,231

In 2018, the median property value in Montgomery County, PA grew to to $323,400 from the previous year's value of $315,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Montgomery County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$90,122

Median Household Income

± $3,055

313k

Number of Households

± 7,840

In 2018, the median household income of the 313k households in Montgomery County, PA grew to $90,122 from the previous year's value of $87,304.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Montgomery County, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

70.8%

2018 Homeownership

71.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 70.8% of the housing units in Montgomery County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Montgomery County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, PA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Montgomery County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.1%

  2. Worked At Home

    6.76%

  3. Carpooled

    6.19%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Montgomery County, PA was Drove Alone (79.1%), followed by those who Worked At Home (6.76%) and those who Carpooled (6.19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County, PA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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