Living in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 819,264, part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA metro area. The main communities are Trappe, Lansdale, West Conshohocken.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,332/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $443K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Montgomery County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a highly educated workforce (49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.