Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Pottstown
Pottstown, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,305
Population
23,680
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A riverside suburban community great for Reading commuters
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Outdoors
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Resting along the Schuylkill River, Pottstown is a small borough about 30 minutes from Reading and one hour from Philadelphia. Pottstown feels suburban with single-family homes on crisp lawns along tree-lined streets, and an abundance of convenient amenities.
Residents enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options. Upland Square on the edge of town offers several big-box stores, chain restaurants, and a movie theater. There are several small plazas across the town featuring local eateries, unique shops, and national stores.
Located in a verdant valley, Pottstown offers gorgeous natural areas great for outdoor recreation. Memorial Park is great for families and sports lovers with lighted ball fields, a skate park, a BMX track, a splash pad, and a playground. Visit the Pottstown Riverfront Park is a local favorite for kayaking and hiking.
When Pottstown residents aren’t enjoying some fresh air, you’ll find them at enjoying at a show at the Steel River Playhouse, a theater that showcases over 90 performances a year and offers acting classes, musical lessons, summer programs, and more. Pottstown also boasts a very close-knit community that bonds at community events including skate parties, art festivals, car shows, pet fairs, and more. The Pottstown Pike and Benjamin Franklin Highway make commuting to Reading for work or just a fun night out a breeze.
Explore the City
A Serene Walking Trail by the Pond at Kenilworth Park Is a Great Place for Exercise
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant Is Famous for Their Brick Oven Pizza
Only a few miles away from Manatawny-Farmington, the Schuylkill River Trail provides many miles of paved paths for recreation.
Neighbors will either work or enjoy the days out in shops or restaurants in Pottstown.
Music, beer and goat races can all be enjoyed at the annual SlyFox Bokfest & Goat Race.
Newer townhomes can be found in the outer areas of Pottstown.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,078
Average: $66,764
Education
4,203
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,323
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Pottstown, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pottstown, PA is $966 for a studio, $1,303 for one bedroom, $1,593 for two bedrooms, and $1,964 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pottstown has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,303/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$2,300/month
947 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,335/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pottstown, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
North Coventry Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Public
Grades K-5
661 Students
Public
Grades K-5
566 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
910 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
697 Students
Public
Grades K-8
915 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,820 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,021 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
912 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Limerick Community Park
- Stone Hills Preserve
- Welkinweir Gardens
- Crow's Nest Preserve
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
- 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 February 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.