City safety & data profile

King of PrussiaPA

King of Prussia, PA is a 20K-resident city in Montgomery County with a median household income of $117,912.

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for King of Prussia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. King of Prussia has a population larger than 44% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $436,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 56%
By size
$117,912
Median income
$436,200
Median home
4.5%
Poverty rate

The read on King of Prussia

King of Prussia posts a median household income higher than 81% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 19%
by median income, US cities

Where King of Prussia income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$117,912 Top 19% higher than 81% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading King of Prussia, PA beyond the headline numbers

King of Prussia sits inside Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.09°N, -75.40°W. Population 19,936, $117,912 median household income. Median home value $436,200, median rent $2,077. Poverty rate 4.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: King of Prussia's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for King of Prussia from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,936
King of Prussia
Median Income
$117,912
+73% vs avg
Median Home Value
$436,200
+92% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Montgomery County) - King of Prussia's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
868K+8%
Median Income
$113,915+44%
Median Home Value
$436,700+49%
Poverty Rate
6.5%+7%
Unemployment
4.5%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for King of Prussia, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,077/mo
Poverty Rate
4.5% -68% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 65.7%
Work From Home 29.8%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 61.5%
African American 9%
Asian 21.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of King of Prussia, PA? ▼
King of Prussia, PA has a population of 19,936 people, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in King of Prussia? ▼
The median household income in King of Prussia, PA is $117,912 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
What is the median home value in King of Prussia? ▼
The median home value in King of Prussia, PA is $436,200. Median rent is $2,077/month.
What are the top health concerns in King of Prussia? ▼
The top health indicators in King of Prussia include Short Sleep Duration (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in King of Prussia? ▼
The median age in King of Prussia, PA is 36.3 years. 65.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

King of Prussia, PA is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 20K and a $117,912 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the King of Prussia area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using King of Prussia's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Montgomery County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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