The Town FilesKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Community in Montgomery County · population 24,695 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $436,200
- Household income
- $117,912
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.3
King of Prussia is a community of 24,695 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $436,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 93% of Pennsylvania towns.
How King of Prussia 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 King of Prussia is worth $436,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $117,912, which is more affordable than 15% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $2,077 a month. 46.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | King of Prussia | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $436,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $2,077 | $996 |
| Median household income | $117,912 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in King of Prussia
| People | King of Prussia | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.0% | — |
| Work from home | 29.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in King of Prussia
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of King of Prussia since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 22, 1955 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 3, 1967.
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 King of Prussia itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in King of Prussia
5 public schools with 3,853 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Area HS | 9-12 | 1,386 | 14.9 |
| Upper Merion Area MS | 5-8 | 1,291 | 12.4 |
| Caley El Sch | K-4 | 433 | 13.5 |
| Gulph EL Sch | K-4 | 427 | 10.2 |
| Candlebrook El Sch | K-4 | 316 | 12.2 |
Towns near King of Prussia
- Upper Merion, PA0.4 mi · 33,613 people · home $455,300
- Bridgeport, PA2.0 mi · 5,015 people · home $341,100
- West Norriton, PA2.4 mi · 16,201 people · home $312,900
- Norristown, PA2.7 mi · 35,748 people · home $213,900
- Audubon, PA3.5 mi · 8,688 people · home $460,900
- Trooper, PA3.8 mi · 5,481 people · home $443,900
- Wayne, PA4.0 mi · 7,160 people · home $713,300
- St. Davids, PA4.0 mi · 3,604 people · home $1,001,600
King of Prussia questions
Is King of Prussia, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, King of Prussia scores better for retirees than 23% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 16%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in King of Prussia?
The median owner-occupied home in King of Prussia is valued at $436,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,912, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $2,077 a month.
What is the weather like in King of Prussia?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does King of Prussia get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of King of Prussia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 22, 1955. 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)