The Town FilesNorth Wales, Pennsylvania
Borough in Montgomery County · population 3,426 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $410,500
- Household income
- $128,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 39.2
North Wales is a borough of 3,426 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $410,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 98% of Pennsylvania towns.
How North Wales ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Wales is worth $410,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $128,056, which is more affordable than 33% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,506 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Wales | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $410,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,506 | $996 |
| Median household income | $128,056 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1943 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Wales
| People | North Wales | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in North Wales
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Wales since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 17, 1977.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 505,821 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in North Wales itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in North Wales
4 public schools with 2,475 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennbrook MS | 7-9 | 756 | 11.8 |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | K-6 | 629 | 14.3 |
| Montgomery El Sch | K-6 | 627 | 13.6 |
| North Wales El Sch | K-6 | 463 | 14.0 |
Towns near North Wales
- Upper Gwynedd, PA0.8 mi · 17,072 people · home $479,400
- Lansdale, PA2.1 mi · 18,773 people · home $343,800
- Lower Gwynedd, PA2.5 mi · 12,076 people · home $655,000
- Montgomery, PA3.1 mi · 25,862 people · home $473,400
- Montgomeryville, PA3.2 mi · 12,998 people · home $471,000
- Spring House, PA3.7 mi · 3,978 people · home $670,700
- Whitpain, PA3.8 mi · 20,333 people · home $630,200
- Towamencin, PA4.0 mi · 18,009 people · home $429,900
North Wales questions
Is North Wales, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Wales scores better for retirees than 38% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 8%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in North Wales?
The median owner-occupied home in North Wales is valued at $410,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,056, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,506 a month.
What is the weather like in North Wales?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does North Wales get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Wales since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)