Electricity rates in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the highest median rent ($1,337 a month). Norristown, Pennsylvania has 35,782 residents in 13,121 households; 35.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Norristown, PA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Norristown on the map
Montgomery County, with Norristown marked
Who supplies Norristown
Montgomery County lists 3 utilities for Norristown, PA, a city of 35,782: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Montgomery County page.
Housing and heating in Norristown
Norristown, PA: 12,042 of 14,336 homes were built before 1980 and 1,012 in 2000 or later. Norristown, PA has 2,025 detached houses, 3,415 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 4 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Norristown, PA
% of homes by decade built, Norristown, PA
- 37pre-40
- 540s
- 1750s
- 1260s
- 1370s
- 680s
- 390s
- 200s
- 510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Norristown, PA
| Norristown, PA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown, PA, median year built | 1955 | 1970 | -15 years | 5 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, built before 1980 | 84.0% | 62.2% | +21.7 points | 13 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, built 2000 or later | 7.1% | 15.6% | -8.5 points | 6 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, detached houses | 14.1% | 53.6% | -39.5 points | 14 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 23.8% | 18.6% | +5.2 points | 4 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, mobile homes | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 points | 17 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, renter households | 59.2% | 28.3% | +30.9 points | 4 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, median home value | $205,100 | $409,900 | -$204,800 | 7 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, median gross rent a month | $1,337 | $1,612 | -$275 | 2 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, people per household | 2.66 | 2.52 | +0.14 | 3 of 18 |
Facts about Norristown
- Residents of Norristown, PA, ACS 2023
- 35,78215 of 18 Pennsylvania cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Norristown, PA
- $65,0585 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Norristown, PA
- 13,1212.73 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Norristown, PA
- 40.8%5,354 owners and 7,767 renter households
- Housing units in Norristown, PA
- 14,3361,215 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Norristown, PA
- 35.8%4,701 of 13,121 homes
- Land area of Norristown, PA
- 3.5 sq mi10,179.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Norristown, PA
- 2.7%at 817 kWh a month over the $65,058 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Norristown, PA
- 584NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,632.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Norristown, PA
- 195512,042 of 14,336 homes (84.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Norristown, PA
- $205,100$1,337 gross rent a month, 7.82% of value a year
Outage risk around Norristown
Norristown, PA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 579 wind and 5 tornado, 1,632.1 per 100,000 residents of 35,782. Top gust near Norristown, PA: 96 knots, 110 mph. Damage near Norristown, PA: $5.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Norristown, PA
wind and tornado reports, Norristown, PA
- 15'15
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- 21'18
- 106'19
- 167'20
- 96'21
- 15'22
- 41'23
- 21'24
- 50'25
| Norristown, PA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown, PA, 2015 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Norristown, PA, 2016 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Norristown, PA, 2017 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Norristown, PA, 2018 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Norristown, PA, 2019 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| Norristown, PA, 2020 | 165 | 2 | 167 |
| Norristown, PA, 2021 | 93 | 3 | 96 |
| Norristown, PA, 2022 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Norristown, PA, 2023 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Norristown, PA, 2024 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Norristown, PA, 2025 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
Cost of living with electricity in Norristown
Norristown, PA: 13,121 households at $1,617 a year per home for electricity (Montgomery County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $21.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,766 a year per household.
| Group in Norristown, PA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Norristown, PA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown, PA, all households | 13,121 | $1,617 | $21.2 million | 2.49% |
| Norristown, PA, homeowners | 5,354 | $1,928 | $10.3 million | 2.96% |
| Norristown, PA, renters | 7,767 | $828 | $6.4 million | 1.27% |
Who lives in Norristown: income, cars, homes
In Norristown, PA, 4,155 of 7,427 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,344 households moved in since 2018 and 1,835 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 6,688 residents of Norristown, PA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.7. In Norristown, PA, 2,317 households own no vehicle and 5,630 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Norristown, PA homes: 7,744 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,439 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Norristown, PA, 3,988 of 13,121 households earn under $35,000, 3,527 $35,000-$75,000, 4,475 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,131 $150,000 or more. Of 18,053 workers in Norristown, PA, 1,689 work from home, 11,508 drive alone, 1,263 ride transit and 790 walk.
Household income in Norristown, PA
| Norristown, PA | Value | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Norristown, PA, households under $35,000 | 30.4% | 12 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, households $150,000 or more | 8.6% | 11 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, residents below poverty | 19.0% | 13 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, median age | 33.7 | 11 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.0% | 13 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, households without a vehicle | 17.7% | 10 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, households with 2+ vehicles | 42.9% | 6 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, workers at home | 9.4% | 8 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, cost-burdened renters | 55.9% | 6 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, moved in since 2018 | 40.7% | 5 of 18 |
| Norristown, PA, moved in before 2000 | 14.0% | 16 of 18 |
Analyst note on Norristown
Household income in Norristown, PA is $65,058; 5,354 of its 13,121 households own. 4,701 of the 13,121 occupied homes in Norristown, PA heat with electricity. Norristown, PA counts 35,782 residents in 13,121 households, on 3.5 square miles.
Norristown, PA has 14,336 housing units, 1,215 of them vacant or seasonal. Norristown, PA ranks 4 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the share of renter households (59%). Norristown, PA ranks 4 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (24%).
Norristown, PA ranks 4 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (36%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Norristown
Compare Norristown with nearby cities
| City near Norristown, PA | Distance from Norristown | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown, PA (this page) | 0 mi | 35,782 | $65,058 | 1955 | $205,100 | 584 | 9.4% |
| Drexel Hill, PA | 12.1 mi south | 30,015 (-5,767) | $87,993 (+$22,935) | 1948 (-7 yr) | $239,900 (+$34,800) | 753 (+169) | 15.9% (+6.6 pts) |
| Philadelphia, PA | 13.4 mi southeast | 1,582,432 (+1,546,650) | $60,698 (-$4,360) | 1949 (-6 yr) | $232,400 (+$27,300) | 915 (+331) | 16.4% (+7.0 pts) |
| Chester, PA | 19.2 mi south | 33,209 (-2,573) | $39,809 (-$25,249) | 1947 (-8 yr) | $85,400 (-$119,700) | 562 (-22) | 8.6% (-0.8 pts) |
| Levittown, PA | 25.8 mi east | 50,930 (+15,148) | $101,619 (+$36,561) | 1956 (+1 yr) | $311,000 (+$105,900) | 583 (-1) | 8.7% (-0.6 pts) |
| Allentown, PA | 33.4 mi north | 125,320 (+89,538) | $53,403 (-$11,655) | 1951 (-4 yr) | $188,900 (-$16,200) | 394 (-190) | 7.9% (-1.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Norristown
| ZIP area touching Norristown, PA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Norristown | Share of Norristown's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 19401 (Norristown, PA) | 57.1% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Norristown
Norristown: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Norristown, PA: Pennsylvania households pick a supplier and plan, and Montgomery County lists 3 utilities.
Norristown: how does it rank among Pennsylvania cities?
Norristown, PA: rank 15 of 18 by its 35,782 residents, rank 5 of 18 by $65,058 median income.
Norristown: how many homes heat with electricity?
Norristown, PA: 4,701 of 13,121 occupied homes, 35.8%; Montgomery County 26.8%.
Norristown: how much income goes to electricity?
At 817 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $65,058 median income in Norristown, PA.
Norristown: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Pennsylvania yes; municipal and co-op areas around Norristown, PA may be closed.
Norristown: damaging storms reported nearby?
584 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Norristown, PA, 2015 to 2025, 1,632.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Norristown?
Norristown, PA: median home built 1955; 12,042 of 14,336 homes (84.0%) predate 1980, 2,025 are detached and 3,415 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Norristown, PA renters struggle with rent?
4,155 of 7,427 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Norristown, PA live below the poverty line?
6,688 residents.
How many Norristown, PA households have no car?
2,317 households; 5,630 have two or more.