Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
14%
Phoenixville, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,926
Population
18,865
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A fast-growing suburb of Philadelphia adored by locals
River
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
A city consistently on the rise, Phoenixville is the ideal suburb for families and renters interested in a tight-knit community. As a suburb of Philadelphia, Phoenixville offers easy access into the city, with Downtown located just 30 or so miles southeast of town by Highway 422 and Highway 76. A major perk of Phoenixville is its proximity to the Valley Forge National Historic Park, a national treasure and Revolutionary War site.
Phoenixville houses Reeves Park, Reservoir Park, and the Black Rock Sanctuary. This city sits along the Schuylkill River, and is known for its historic roots that are maintained by the Historic Society of the Phoenixville Area. Families adore this suburb for its top-notch public schools like Phoenixville Area High School and the locals’ community spirit. Downtown features various attractions and small businesses along Bridge Street and Main Street. Catch a film at the Colonial Theatre, grab a beverage at the Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery, or enjoy a delicious meal and live music at the Bistro on Bridge.
Explore the City
The Schuylkill River Trail runs through Phoenixville, providing residents a place to exercise.
A mountain bike park is the newest addition the the amenities at Reservoir Park in Phoenixville.
Row homes are the main residential offerings in the streets near Downtown Phoenixville.
Victorian-style twin homes stand out on the streets of the Phoenixville neighborhood.
Residents will be out enjoying all Phoenixville has to offer in any weather on Bridge Street.
Phoenixville locals enjoy an afternoon of water sports on the Schuylkill RIver.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,070
Average: $111,183
Education
7,403
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,445
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Phoenixville, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Phoenixville, PA is $1,761 for a studio, $1,932 for one bedroom, $2,116 for two bedrooms, and $2,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phoenixville has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,932/month
768 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,992/month
1,030 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Phoenixville, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Public
Grades 1-5
368 Students
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,097 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,097 Students
Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
937 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,272 Students
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,097 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reeves Park
- Black Rock Sanctuary
- Schuylkill Canal Association
- Upper Schuylkill Valley Park
- Great Valley Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.