LPotts Victorian, 2014
Sanatoga’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 5,534 in 1990, 8,496 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and a map from 1984 on.
- 1890Sanatoga is settled
SanatogaPA
A town of 8,949, settled in 1890.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
8,949
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$309K
Census ACS
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
1,492
A commuter town
Is Sanatoga a good place to live?
27% of residents are under 18 in Sanatoga, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (22%). The biggest park or preserve is Sanatoga Memorial Park, at 109 acres. We don’t grade Sanatoga yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Sanatoga for work
Where Sanatoga’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,492jobs based in Sanatoga
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 253 attractions →USS New Jersey and 182 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sanatoga. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw27 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw29 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw31 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS 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 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Sanatoga: who provides what
Sanatoga is unincorporated, so Montgomery County and regional agencies provide most services.
WaterPottstown Borough Water Auth2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMontgomery CountyMontgomery County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1946419464 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sanatoga.
Work & commute
Sanatoga has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Sanatoga for work: only 2% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Sanatoga, above both the Pennsylvania town median (7.6%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). 18% of Sanatoga workers work from home.
2%work in town
| Sanatoga | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 18% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $87,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Sanatoga2%
Limerick Township6%
Philadelphia6%
Pottstown5%
Upper Merion Township5%
15 mi
median commute distance
1,492
jobs based in Sanatoga
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Sanatoga, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
Sanatoga has chilly winters and warm summers. Sanatoga’s July high is 87°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Pennsylvania overall
Children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Sanatoga.
38.3median age · PA 40.9
| Sanatoga | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 21% | 18% |
SanatogaPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school36%
Some college16%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.8 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Sanatoga | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.5% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.6% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.7% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Sanatoga
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Sanatoga.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
6
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Sanatoga is
Sanatoga beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| Sanatoga | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Sanatoga | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.8% | 14.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 7.1% | 5.8% |
Pottstown Hospital
1.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
7.1% of Sanatoga is conserved land
0.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Sanatoga is 0.2 miles per square mile.
7.1%conserved
| Sanatoga | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 7.1% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
7.1%
conserved · 154 of 2,168 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gerald G. Richards Community Park | 0.5 mi | 29 |
| 2. Sanatoga Memorial Park | — | 109 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$359Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
29
days on market
100.5%
sale-to-list price
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sanatoga
16pages on Sanatoga
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Sanatoga
Ursinus CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Collegeville8 mi$61,210 tuitionUniversity of Valley ForgeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Phoenixville9.4 mi$25,240 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Great ValleyUniversity or college · Public · Malvern14.1 mi
About 5 of every 100 Sanatoga residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Sanatoga
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Sanatoga is a community and census-designated place (CDP) that is located in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated immediately east of the borough of Pottstown on U.S. Route 422. The population was 8,378 at the time of the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
Sanatoga’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Sanatoga.
PottsgroveLower Pottsgrove TownshipEast Coventry TownshipLimerick TownshipSanatoga
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanatoga | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pottsgrove | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Pottsgrove Township | #721 | B− | C− | B | B | B |
| East Coventry Township | #339 | A− | D | A | A | A− |
| Limerick Township | #281 | A− | C− | B | A | A− |
Sanatoga and Pottsgrove aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Sanatoga with a neighbor →
Questions about Sanatoga
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sanatoga, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Sanatoga yet; the figures below are still real.