Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 8,413, settled in 1870.
North Coventry Township grades A− overall, 342nd among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools outperform 93% of the state's and the median household earns $99K. It also does better than most on health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 81% of the country. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $391K for a typical one and 4.3 times the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. 21% of the land in North Coventry Township is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Only 89 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns score higher on the outdoors. Pottstown Landing Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where North Coventry Township beats most towns.
21.1% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far North Coventry Township is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 2,837 in 1930, 8,441 in 2020. The archive holds 6 maps from 1906 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around North Coventry Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw30 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw34 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw32 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiaryUSS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Coventry Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in North Coventry Township.
North Coventry Township has seen reported crime fall by a third or more, but it has a long record of flood insurance claims.
North Coventry Township’s trail density is 1.4 miles per square mile, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Coventry Woods Park, at 607 acres with 8.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. 19 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coventry Woods Park | 8.9 mi | 607 |
| 2. French Creek State Park | 0.9 mi | 206 |
| 3. Kenilworth Park | 0.7 mi | 40 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by Owen J Roberts SD. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coventry El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 532 | B+ |
| West-Mont Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 145 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
33% of North Coventry Township adults sleep under 7 hours. North Coventry Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 12% of North Coventry Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| North Coventry Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | North Coventry Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 15.3% | 18.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Most working residents leave North Coventry Township for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in North Coventry Township grew to 2,012 in 2023, 247 more than in 2013. 16% of workers work from home in North Coventry Township.
| North Coventry Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 16% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
181 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 18 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 181 flood insurance claims have been paid out in North Coventry Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
North Coventry Township has chilly winters and warm summers. North Coventry Township’s July high is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Reported crimes fell from 129 to 87 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 0 reported in 2025, 0 per 1,000 residents.
The violent crime rate in North Coventry Township is 0 per 1,000 residents. Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns North Coventry Township sits closer to the middle.
| North Coventry Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.2 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). 41% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| North Coventry Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 21% | 18% |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| North Coventry Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.2% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.1% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
5 within 15 miles of the center of North Coventry Township
About 3 of every 100 North Coventry Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where North Coventry Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
North Coventry Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,866 at the 2010 census.
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9 towns share a border with North Coventry Township.
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coventry Township | #342 | A− | C | B | A | A− |
| Warwick Township | #268 | A | C | — | A | A− |
| South Coventry Township | #173 | A | C | — | A | A− |
| Pottstown | #1012 | D | C+ | D | C− | C |
| East Coventry Township | #339 | A− | D | A | A | A− |
| South Pottstown | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kenilworth | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| West Pottsgrove Township | #747 | C+ | B− | C− | B | B |
Warwick Township and South Coventry Township report no FBI crime data of their own. South Pottstown and Kenilworth aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare North Coventry Township with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
By most measures, yes. North Coventry Township grades A− overall, better than 79% of U.S. towns and #342 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health, B for safety and A for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Yes, by national standards. Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns North Coventry Township sits nearer the middle.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
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