The Town FilesRoyersford, Pennsylvania
Borough in Montgomery County · population 4,940 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,000
- Household income
- $75,288
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.7
Royersford is a borough of 4,940 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $295,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Royersford 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 Royersford is worth $295,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $75,288, which is more affordable than 10% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,516 a month. 45.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Royersford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,516 | $996 |
| Median household income | $75,288 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 45.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Royersford
| People | Royersford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Royersford
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royersford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 3, 1975 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2003.
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 Royersford itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Royersford
8 public schools with 6,719 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr | 9-12 | 2,662 | 14.5 |
| Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | 5-6 | 1,288 | 13.6 |
| Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr | 7-7 | 677 | 12.3 |
| Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr | 8-8 | 613 | 12.0 |
| Upper Providence El Sch | K-4 | 437 | 11.5 |
| Brooke El Sch | K-4 | 409 | 12.4 |
| Royersford El Sch | K-4 | 386 | 11.4 |
| Limerick El Sch | K-4 | 247 | 9.5 |
Towns near Royersford
- Spring City, PA0.8 mi · 3,494 people · home $269,100
- Upper Providence, PA3.0 mi · 24,091 people · home $538,900
- East Vincent, PA3.1 mi · 7,433 people · home $486,100
- Limerick, PA3.2 mi · 20,458 people · home $456,800
- Trappe, PA3.5 mi · 4,002 people · home $415,400
- Phoenixville, PA3.6 mi · 18,602 people · home $369,600
- East Pikeland, PA3.9 mi · 8,260 people · home $415,800
- East Coventry, PA4.2 mi · 7,068 people · home $410,200
Royersford questions
Is Royersford, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Royersford scores better for retirees than 23% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 3%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Royersford?
The median owner-occupied home in Royersford is valued at $295,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,288, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,516 a month.
What is the weather like in Royersford?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.9 inches of snow.
Does Royersford get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royersford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 3, 1975. 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)