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1,498 people live in this town, incorporated in 1874.
The best of West Conshohocken’s subject grades are an A+ for incomes, health, and walkability; the weakest is a C− for cost of living. 72% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in West Conshohocken, above both the Pennsylvania town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 7 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score higher on health. West Conshohocken's public schools beat 80% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation. West Conshohocken has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where West Conshohocken beats most towns.
| Widest gap | West Conshohocken | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.9% | 14.5% |
1,320 counted in 2010 and 1,493 in 2020; an estimated 1,498 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far West Conshohocken is from typical.
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Census counts: 1,462 in 1880, a peak of 2,579 in 1930, 1,493 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 7 maps from 1894 on.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around West Conshohocken. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw9 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw11 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw12 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaUSS 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 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Conshohocken, 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 West Conshohocken.
A typical home in West Conshohocken is worth about $503,000, up 2.5% in a year, 75% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
| West Conshohocken | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,270 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 78% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a lower share of adults who get no exercise outside work than West Conshohocken. West Conshohocken: nearly one in ten adults say their health is fair or poor. Also worth knowing: only 2 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have diabetes than West Conshohocken. In West Conshohocken, 25% of adults binge drink, and 23% have high blood pressure.
| West Conshohocken | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 7.7% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 24% | 25% |
| What stands out | West Conshohocken | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 3.4% | 7.7% |
| More binge drinkers | 24.9% | 18.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Only 5% of working residents stay in West Conshohocken for work; the rest commute out. The town had 6,910 jobs in 2023, up 1,324 from 2013. Its typical household income stands at $139,000. The top destinations are Philadelphia (24%), Upper Merion Township (5%) and Tredyffrin Township (4%).
| West Conshohocken | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 27% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $139,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among 530 Pennsylvania towns, just 2 have a higher violent crime rate than West Conshohocken. Its property crime rate stands at 9.9 per 1,000 residents.
| West Conshohocken | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.6 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 9.9 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
For West Conshohocken, the peak summer temperature is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Of the losses FEMA expects in West Conshohocken, 81% come from inland flooding. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in just over three fifths of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid out on 11 claims locally since 1978.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Parks and preserves in West Conshohocken: 2, covering 7 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McKenzie Park | — | 5 |
| 2. St. Gerts Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
48 within 15 miles of the center of West Conshohocken
About 5 of every 100 West Conshohocken residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
1,498 people live in this town, incorporated in 1874.
Yes. 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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