The Town FilesHorsham, Pennsylvania
Township in Montgomery County · population 26,564 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $473,100
- Household income
- $122,311
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 38.7
Horsham is a township of 26,564 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $473,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 89% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Horsham ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Horsham is worth $473,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $122,311, which is more affordable than 10% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,573 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Horsham | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $473,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,573 | $996 |
| Median household income | $122,311 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Horsham
| People | Horsham | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.1% | — |
| Work from home | 22.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Horsham
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Horsham since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 17, 1977.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Horsham itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Horsham
4 public schools with 3,336 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatboro-Horsham SHS | 9-12 | 1,339 | 11.3 |
| Keith Valley MS | 6-8 | 987 | 10.3 |
| Simmons El Sch | K-5 | 581 | 11.4 |
| Hallowell El Sch | K-5 | 429 | 11.0 |
Towns near Horsham
- Maple Glen, PA1.6 mi · 6,647 people · home $570,900
- Horsham, PA1.9 mi · 15,193 people · home $388,500
- Spring House, PA3.2 mi · 3,978 people · home $670,700
- Upper Dublin, PA3.4 mi · 26,665 people · home $573,600
- Warrington, PA3.5 mi · 25,639 people · home $553,100
- Hatboro, PA3.6 mi · 8,238 people · home $351,000
- Lower Gwynedd, PA3.9 mi · 12,076 people · home $655,000
- Warminster, PA4.1 mi · 33,603 people · home $418,600
Horsham questions
Is Horsham, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Horsham scores better for retirees than 28% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 14%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Horsham?
The median owner-occupied home in Horsham is valued at $473,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,311, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,573 a month.
What is the weather like in Horsham?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 18.7 inches of snow.
Does Horsham get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Horsham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)