Schwenksville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1894, 1894
Schwenksville’s story
342 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1894.
- 1684Schwenksville is founded
SchwenksvillePA
Home to 1,265 people, the town was founded in 1684. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
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Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,265
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$539K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
38.2
years
Jobs based here
268
A commuter town
Is Schwenksville a good place to live?
Schwenksville’s best subject grades are an A for schools and an A− for walkability and the outdoors. 58% of households live in a home they own in Schwenksville, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Schwenksville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Schwenksville stand out
Where Schwenksville beats most towns.
How Schwenksville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Schwenksville is from typical.
SchoolsSchools rank among the strongest comparedAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9 of 20; 3.7% of households have no carA−Open →Jobs & income$73K median household income; 268 jobs based hereB+Open →HealthPottstown Hospital 7.7 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listC+Open →Cost of livingClose to the middle of the towns comparedC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 8% conserved landA−Open →History4 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life2.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 262 attractions →USS New Jersey and 193 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Schwenksville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw21 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw25 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw27 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 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., 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
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Schwenksville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Schwenksville, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSchwenksville Borough Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Schwenksville’s trash rules yet
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 code1947319473 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 Schwenksville.
HousingCost of living grade C+
A typical Schwenksville home is worth about $539K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 3.2%. Schwenksville’s typical rent comes in at $1,173 a month.
$539KZillow home value
Typical home value
Schwenksville$539K
Pennsylvania$287K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsA
On state tests, Schwenksville’s schools beat 94% of Pennsylvania districts
Its one school is below. Schwenksville’s only public school teaches 474 students.
94%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwenksville El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 474 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Schwenksville’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.4 jobs for each of them
Just 2% of Schwenksville’s working residents have a job in town. Among workers locally, 18% work from home. The top destinations are Philadelphia (7%), Limerick Township (6%) and Perkiomen Township (3%). In Schwenksville, the mean commuting time is 24 minutes.
2%work in town
| Schwenksville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 18% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Schwenksville2%
Philadelphia7%
Limerick Township6%
Perkiomen Township3%
Lower Providence Township3%
12 mi
median commute distance
268
jobs based in Schwenksville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 85% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Schwenksville ranks healthier than 64% of the country’s towns
Schwenksville: 20% of adults binge drink. In Schwenksville, 22% of adults get no exercise outside work, and 77% had a checkup this year.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Schwenksville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 24% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 79% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Schwenksville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 14.5% |
Pottstown Hospital
7.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsA−
Open space protected for good: 7.8% of Schwenksville
Trails total 0.2 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Schwenksville’s trail network density stands at 0.5 miles per square mile.
7.8%conserved
| Schwenksville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.8% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
7.8%
conserved · 20 of 256 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Central Perkiomen Valley | — | 8 |
| 2. Meadow Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Schwenksville: inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Schwenksville after 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2021. Compared with 57% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 70% come from inland flooding and 9% from cold waves. The national flood insurance program has paid 15 claims in the town since 1979.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
15
paid flood claims since 1979
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
A typical Pennsylvania spread of ages in Schwenksville
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. For Schwenksville, the age of the median resident is 38.2 years. 34% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 35% across Pennsylvania. The share of residents in Schwenksville who are 65 or older: 17%.
38.2median age · PA 40.9
| Schwenksville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 21% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 20% | 22% |
SchwenksvillePennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school34%
Some college15%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 89 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.6 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Schwenksville | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.9% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.1% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Schwenksville
19pages on Schwenksville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Schwenksville
Ursinus CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Collegeville4.5 mi$61,210 tuitionMontgomery County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blue Bell11.5 mi$6,690 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Great ValleyUniversity or college · Public · Malvern14.5 mi
About 4 of every 100 Schwenksville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Small town
1,265 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lower Frederick TownshipPerkiomen TownshipSchwenksville
Famous people from Schwenksville
4 notable people were born in Schwenksville.
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About Schwenksville
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Schwenksville is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,431 at the 2020 census. It is notable for being located near the site of the Philadelphia Folk Festival. The borough was founded in 1684, when the Lenni-Lenape Indians ceded to William Penn the land along the Perkiomen Creek; it was incorporated in 1903. The borough was named for George Schwenk, whose son, Jacob Schwenk, served in George Washington's army. The town was the inspiration for the protagonist in Catherine Gilbert Murdock's 2006 novel Dairy Queen. The Hall & Oates song "Perkiomen" was written about the Perkiomen Creek, which constitutes Schwenksville's eastern border. "Perkiomen" is…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1739
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 213 ft
- ZIP code
- 19473
Questions about Schwenksville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Schwenksville, PA a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
Is Schwenksville, PA expensive?
That is 5.9 years of the area's median household income ($91,289 across the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Schwenksville, PA known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Justin Jaworski and Ashley Sessa.