The Town FilesWillow Grove, Pennsylvania
Community in Montgomery County · population 13,730 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $357,300
- Household income
- $98,064
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 36.3
Willow Grove is a community of 13,730 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $357,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove is worth $357,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $98,064, which is more affordable than 17% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,765 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willow Grove | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,765 | $996 |
| Median household income | $98,064 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Willow Grove
| People | Willow Grove | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Willow Grove
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willow Grove since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 21, 2003.
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 Willow Grove itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Willow Grove
4 public schools with 1,850 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Moreland HS | 9-12 | 1,027 | 12.5 |
| Thomas Fitzwater El Sch | K-5 | 444 | 13.9 |
| Willow Hill Sch | K-5 | 371 | 12.4 |
| Eastern Center for Arts and Technology | 9-12 | 8 | 0.4 |
Towns near Willow Grove
- Upper Moreland, PA1.0 mi · 26,116 people · home $391,600
- Roslyn, PA1.6 mi · 9,525 people · home $328,800
- Hatboro, PA2.2 mi · 8,238 people · home $351,000
- Abington, PA2.3 mi · 58,502 people · home $391,800
- Horsham, PA2.7 mi · 15,193 people · home $388,500
- Lower Moreland, PA2.9 mi · 13,917 people · home $603,800
- Warminster Heights, PA3.3 mi · 4,010 people · home $375,200
- Upper Dublin, PA3.3 mi · 26,665 people · home $573,600
Willow Grove questions
Is Willow Grove, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willow Grove scores better for retirees than 14% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 5%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Willow Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Willow Grove is valued at $357,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,064, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,765 a month.
What is the weather like in Willow Grove?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does Willow Grove get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willow Grove 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)