Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
A&R Cafe & Event Hall
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coventry Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Splash Park
Water Park
Pottsgrove Mansion
Attraction
Norco Fairgrounds
Attraction
AMC Classic Pottsgrove 12
Cinema
Flagship Premium Cinemas
Cinema
Hank St Peters (a photogenic wild turkey)
Attraction
Jay Lanes
Bowling Alley
Universal Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (17) D-
Pottstown Beverage
Beverages
The Very Best
Fast Food
The Brick House
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Kiwi Yogurt
Sweets
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jerry's Rotisserie and Fried Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Pat’s Beverage
Beverages
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Coventry Parlor at Laurel Locks
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Unfinished Athletics
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Performance Athletics
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fitness 1440
Gym
Final Resuts Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Company Cakes, Inc.
Bakery
Pottstown Farmers' Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Landis Supermarket
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Smith Family Plaza
Park
Spruce Street Park
Park
Manatawny Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
North Coventry Athletics Fields
Park
Riverside Avenue Playlot
Park
Bryton Avenue Park
Park
Maple Street Park
Park
Lower Pottsgrove Township Recreation Area
Park
Ralph Murgia Park
Park
Hollenbach Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Kenilworth Park
Park
Alfred B. Miles Park
Park
Heather Place Park
Park
Heyser Tract
Park
Police Athletic League Field
Park
Fox Hill
Park
Town Square Open Space
Park
Faulk Tract Open Space
Park
Goose Run Park
Park
Ringing Rock Park
Park
Tow Path Park
Park
Goose Run Park
Park
Ringing Rocks Park
Park
Shops (31) A+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Lighthouse Christian Book Store
Books
The Hair Rooms
Hairdresser
Lastick Furniture & Floor Coverings
Furniture
Warrick Jewelers
Fashion
Agnes Edmunds Bridal & Formals
Fashion
Pottstown Florist
Florist
Next Level Barbershop
Hairdresser
Weitzenkorn's Menswear
Clothing
High Street Yoga and Wellness Center
Beauty
Lords & Ladies Salon & Spa
Beauty
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
SMART MART
Convenience Store
HVAC supply store
Home Improvement
VP Nails
Beauty
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Prestige Nailtique
Beauty
Aaron's
Furniture
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Pottstown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Pottstown is 97/100 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C-

Pottstown crime rates are 2,284 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,921 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
363 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment D+

The median income in Pottstown is $50,130 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$50,130
F
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
D
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Empire Hook and Ladder Co.
Fire Station
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pottstown Boro Police Dept.
Police
Pottstown Fire Department
Fire Station
Patient First
Clinic
Patient First
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Community Health & Dental Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Norco Fire
Fire Station
Pottstown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pottstown Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Lower Pottsgrove Fire Company
Fire Station
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Sanatoga Fire Company
Fire Station
Tower Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Pottstown home prices are $131,100 - which is 22% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$131,100
F
Home Appreciation Rate
3%
B-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools B-

The Pottstown graduation rate is 80% - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
56%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (16) A
St Aloysius School
Pottstown Ms
Lincoln El Sch
Franklin El Sch
Rupert El Sch
Barth El Sch
West-Mont Christian Academy
Wyndcroft School
Pottsgrove Ms
North Coventry El Sch
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Creative Minds Montessori School
Coventry Christian Schools
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
West Pottsgrove El Sch
Wee Care Child Development Center
Pine Forge El Sch
East Coventry El Sch
Jessie R Wagner Adventist Elementary
High Schools (6) C-
Pottstown Shs
The Hill School
Pope John Paul Ii High School
West-Mont Christian Academy
Pottsgrove Shs
Progressions School
Coventry Christian Schools
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ratings D+

Pottstown has an overall rating of 58% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes
F
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Pottstown Area Facts

  • Pottstown has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Pottstown crime rates are 30% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Pottstown is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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Very Horribly Bad 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 01, 2018) I grew up here in my childhood. I grew up here Kindergarten through the 8th grade. I tried to attend the Pottstown School District for Kindergarten. It was so bad that I switched within the first month to go to the Blessed of Teresa of Calcutta Educational Center in Limerick. ...Read More Even though I lived in Pottsgrove which isn't that bad of a neighborhood for Pottstown, it still wasn't good. There were two incidents on my street. One, a pit bull attacked a bunch of pedestrians passing by. And there was a shooting on my street at a Rita's. Not a very good place to live. Read Less
Lil ole town 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 16, 2018) Great small town feel! It's definitely not country, but it is still close enough to Philadelphia's "cheese-steak haven." Quite a bit of history in this "lil ole town." From near-by "Underground Railroad" landmarks, to the rich, German heritage that the area has to offer. Let's no ...Read More t forget about the private school education that is offered, from Pine Forge Academy to the prestigious Hill School. The Hill School is by far, the best of the best. Well, maybe it's not for me to say, since I was never fortunate enough to be able to afford to send a child to the "Hill." Overall, I have to say that Pottstown is a place where it's all about what you make of it. "Dream Big and Hope for The Best!" Go Trojans! Read Less
Breweries Are Popping Up 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I loved living in Pottstown PA. Living in Pottstown was living in a quiet little town in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I found Pottstown to be one of the best areas for an outdoorsy person like myself. The Perkiomen Trail would take me to the Schuykill River Trail that would take ...Read More me to the Art Museum in Philadelphia. The trail would take me to Reading if I headed the other way. I could take the train partially back if the 30 miles became too far.

Living in Pottstown allowed me to expand my beer tasting knowledge by visiting one the breweries in the afternoons. The people were fun and the atmosphere was contagious and entertainment was offered.

Another one of the best things in about living in Pottstown would be the all the shopping conveniently available. The outlet mall was right there! If I preferred the bigger mall, the largest mall on the East Coast, it was only a short drive away. Read Less
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Breweries Are Popping Up 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I loved living in Pottstown PA. Living in Pottstown was living in a quiet little town in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I found Pottstown to be one of the best areas for an outdoorsy person like myself. The Perkiomen Trail would take me to the Schuykill River Trail that would take ...Read More me to the Art Museum in Philadelphia. The trail would take me to Reading if I headed the other way. I could take the train partially back if the 30 miles became too far.

Living in Pottstown allowed me to expand my beer tasting knowledge by visiting one the breweries in the afternoons. The people were fun and the atmosphere was contagious and entertainment was offered.

Another one of the best things in about living in Pottstown would be the all the shopping conveniently available. The outlet mall was right there! If I preferred the bigger mall, the largest mall on the East Coast, it was only a short drive away. Read Less

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pottstown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Smith Family Plaza
      Spruce Street Park
      Manatawny Park
      Riverfront Park
      North Coventry Athletics Fields
      Riverside Avenue Playlot
      Bryton Avenue Park
      Maple Street Park

      Entertainment

      Splash Park
      Pottsgrove Mansion
      Norco Fairgrounds
      AMC Classic Pottsgrove 12
      Flagship Premium Cinemas
      Hank St Peters (a photogenic wild turkey)
      Jay Lanes
      Universal Art Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Pottstown Beverage
      The Very Best
      The Brick House
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Papa John's
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pottstown? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Pottstown.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pottstown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pottstown Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid Pharmacy
      Pottstown Pharmacy

      Doctors