Peter Wentz Homestead · National Register of Historic Places
Worcester Township’s story
196 years in pictures
The archive holds 7 maps from 1894 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1830Worcester Township is settled
Worcester TownshipPA
A town of 11,191, settled in 1830.
6 bordering townsMap →
Population
11,191
2025 Census estimate · +8.8% since 2020
Median home value
$614K
Census ACS
Household income
$185K
median
Median age
48.1
years
Jobs based here
2,821
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#258 of 1032 in PA
Is Worcester Township a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Worcester Township grades A overall, ranked 258th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. The median household earns $185K. It is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns and its public schools beat 88% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation. The trade-off is money: the typical home is worth about $614K, 6.7 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. 68% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Worcester Township, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 1,010 Pennsylvania towns, just 2 have a higher median rent than Worcester Township. The biggest park or preserve is Evansburg State Park, at 157 acres.
What makes Worcester Township stand out
Where Worcester Township beats most towns.
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
12 better14 too close to call0 worse
| Widest gap | Worcester Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.4% | 14.5% |
HealthA
Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Methacton SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester El Sch | K–4 | 441 |
| Methacton HS | 9–12 | 1,499 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Worcester Township for work
Where Worcester Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,821jobs based in Worcester Township
5%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Worcester Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Worcester Township is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for jobs and income (better than 98% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 4%), so the A overall blends very different results.
Jobs & income2,821 jobs based hereA+Open →Cost of livingD−Open →HealthJefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital 2.9 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 16% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 4.1% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors13% conserved landA−Open →History2 places on the National RegisterB+Open →Civic life3 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 →
Named after Worcester
Worcester Township takes its name from Worcester in Worcestershire, England, 3,440 miles across the Atlantic.
UKUK editionWorcestershire, EnglandWorcesterA city of 105,439
Photo: Michael Garlick · CC BY-SA 2.0Worcester Township, settled in 1830, takes its name from Worcester, a city in Worcestershire, England.
Worcester Township, PA3,440 miles · Worcester, Worcestershire
People105,43911,191 here
Typical home£257,000
Listed buildings69913 of them Grade I
TownGradeB−against UK towns#16 of 22 in Worcestershire · here A against U.S. towns
1 more U.S. town is named after Worcester:Worcester, MA213,862
Named after: each U.S. town’s Wikipedia article. Grades compare each town with towns in its own country, so they aren’t a head-to-head.
Nearby attractions
All 267 attractions →USS New Jersey and 201 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Worcester Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw14 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw18 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw20 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaSources: 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 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Worcester Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Worcester Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Penn Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Worcester Township’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 codes19446, 19403, 19426, 1949019446 47% · 19403 35% · 19426 15% · 19490 3%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 Worcester Township.
Worcester Township has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania, pairs an A for schools with high home prices and has household incomes well above the Pennsylvania norm.
HealthA
A smaller share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Worcester Township than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 8.4% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide. Against the 1,240 U.S. towns with household incomes like Worcester Township’s, it is less healthy than 73%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
20% of Worcester Township adults have been diagnosed with depression. Worcester Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 12 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of Worcester Township adults have obesity.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Worcester Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 24% | 25% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
12 better14 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Worcester Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.4% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 5.7% | 7.7% |
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
2.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
90th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA
For schools, Worcester Township earns an A
Its A for schools comes with a D− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $614K.
Its public schools are run by Methacton SD. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Methacton HS, with 1,499 students.
88%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 441 | A |
| Methacton HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,499 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Worcester Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Worcester Township.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
4
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
The median household income in Worcester Township is higher than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
24.4% of workers work from home, against 15.6% across Pennsylvania.
3.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Worcester Township. Most working residents leave Worcester Township for work: only 5% work in town. 24% of workers work from home in Worcester Township.
5%work in town
| Worcester Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $185,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 24% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Worcester Township5%
Philadelphia8%
Upper Gwynedd Township5%
Upper Merion Township5%
Tredyffrin Township4%
9 mi
median commute distance
2,821
jobs based in Worcester Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 61% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Worcester Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Worcester Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Worcester Township is 87°F.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 13.1% of Worcester Township
4.0 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
#579for trails in PA
13.1%
conserved · 1,357 of 10,328 acres
4.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fischers Park | 0.8 mi | 17 |
| 2. Evansburg State Park | 0.4 mi | 157 |
| 3. Heebner Park | 0.4 mi | 85 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Worcester Township
18pages on Worcester Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
28 within 15 miles of the center of Worcester Township
Montgomery County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blue Bell4 mi$6,690 in-state tuitionUrsinus CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Collegeville5.6 mi$61,210 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Great ValleyUniversity or college · Public · Malvern13.3 mi
About 5 of every 100 Worcester Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Landmarks
2 places in Worcester Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
.JPG){kind=link}
About Worcester Township
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Worcester (also known as Center Point) is an unincorporated community in Worcester Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Worcester is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 73 and Pennsylvania Route 363. The area is drained by the Zacharias Creek westward into the Skippack Creek, a tributary of the Perkiomen Creek. The community is served by the Methacton School District.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 236 ft
- ZIP code
- 19490
Worcester Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Worcester Township.
East Norriton TownshipUpper Gwynedd TownshipSkippack TownshipWhitpain TownshipLower Providence TownshipTowamencin TownshipWorcester Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Township | #258 | A | D− | — | A | A |
| East Norriton Township | #836 | C | D | C+ | C− | B+ |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | #162 | A | D | A | A− | A |
| Skippack Township | #79 | A+ | C | — | A | A |
| Whitpain Township | #51 | A+ | D | A | A+ | A+ |
| Lower Providence Township | #73 | A+ | D | A | A | A |
| Towamencin Township | #211 | A | C− | A− | A− | A |
Worcester Township and Skippack Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Worcester Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Worcester Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Worcester Township, PA a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Worcester Township grades A overall, better than 86% of U.S. towns and #258 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A for health and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Worcester Township, PA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.