City safety & data profile

Willow GrovePA

Willow Grove, PA is a 16K-resident city in Montgomery County with a median household income of $98,064.

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Willow Grove, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Willow Grove has a population larger than 30% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $357,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 70%
By size
$98,064
Median income
$357,300
Median home
5.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Willow Grove

Willow Grove posts a median household income higher than 67% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 33%
by median income, US cities

Where Willow Grove income ranks nationally

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

$98,064 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $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 Willow Grove, PA beyond the headline numbers

Willow Grove sits inside Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.14°N, -75.12°W. Population 15,726, $98,064 median household income. Median home value $357,300, median rent $1,765. Poverty rate 5.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Willow Grove's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.7%.

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

Population
15,726
Willow Grove
Median Income
$98,064
+44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$357,300
+57% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Montgomery County) - Willow Grove'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 Willow Grove, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,765/mo
Poverty Rate
5.7% -60% vs avg
Unemployment 3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.9%
Work From Home 21.7%
Public Transit 2.2%

Population

White 76.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Willow Grove, PA? ▼
Willow Grove, PA has a population of 15,726 people, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Willow Grove? ▼
The median household income in Willow Grove, PA is $98,064 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
What is the median home value in Willow Grove? ▼
The median home value in Willow Grove, PA is $357,300. Median rent is $1,765/month.
What are the top health concerns in Willow Grove? ▼
The top health indicators in Willow Grove include Short Sleep Duration (36.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Willow Grove? ▼
The median age in Willow Grove, PA is 36.3 years. 42.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Willow Grove, PA is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 16K and a $98,064 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Willow Grove area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Willow Grove'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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