Phoenixville

Welcome to Phoenixville

Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States, 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Philadelphia, at the junction of French Creek with the Schuylkill River. The population is 16,440 as of the 2010 Census. Phoenixville is located at 40°7′51″N 75°31′9″W (40.130819, -75.519061). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (4.27%) is water. Phoenixville is home of the highest recorded temperature in Pennsylvania, 111 degrees Fahrenheit, set in 1936. Average annual rainfall: 30" Average snowfall: 13" Average temperature in winter: 34° Average temperature in summer: 73°.

History

Originally called Manavon, Phoenixville was settled in 1732 and incorporated as a borough in 1849. In its industrial heyday early in the twentieth century, it was an important manufacturing center and it was the site of great iron and steel mills such as the Phoenix Iron Works, boiler works, silk mill, underwear and hosiery factories, a match factory, and the famous (and now highly collectible) Etruscan majolica pottery. Like so many American towns and cities, Phoenixville owes its growth to its waterways. It is not only situated on the broad Schuylkill River, a historic thoroughfare to Native Americans and early settlers alike, but it is bisected by the fast-flowing French Creek, which was quickly harnessed for water power.

Much of this history was recognized by the creation of the Phoenixville Historic District, the largest National Register of Historic Places site in Chester County. The Black Rock Bridge, Gay Street School, and Schuylkill Navigation Canal, Oakes Reach Section are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Economy

Phoenixville has a diverse local economy that largely includes many local artisans and restaurants. Local hotspots include an Iron Hill Brewery and Molly Maguire's Pub, both located on Bridge Street. Customers Bank, the nation's fourth best earnings performing community bank, according to the American Bankers Association, is headquartered in downtown Phoenixville.

From 2002 to 2010, assessed property values in Phoenixville Borough grew by over 20 percent.

Governance

The borough of Phoenixville is governed by a mayor and by eight council members, two for each of four wards: Middle, East, North, and West. Each ward is further divided into three numbered election precincts. The precincts do not have government representatives.

Phoenixville is in Pennsylvania's 6th federal Congressional District, the 157th State House of Representatives District, and the 19th State Senatorial District.

Notable People

Terry Gilkyson, Disney composer.
Creighton Gubanich, former Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox.
Rich Kraynak, former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles.
John-Paul Lavoisier, soap opera actor on "One Life to Live".
Harry A. Longabaugh, Old West outlaw known as "The Sundance Kid".
Neal Olkewicz, former American Football linebacker.
Mike Piazza, former catcher and designated hitter in Major League Baseball.
John Smiley, former MLB pitcher.
André Thornton, former Major League Baseball player.
David White, actor.
William George Wilson, award-winning sports cinematographer.
Kevin Bacon, actor.
Galusha Pennypacker, decorated Civil War general.
Kevin Negandhi, ESPN Analyst.

Courtesy of Wikipedia

Overview for Phoenixville, PA

43,927 people live in Phoenixville, where the median age is 38.6 and the average individual income is $65,894. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,927

Total Population

38.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$65,894

Average individual Income

Around Phoenixville, PA

There's plenty to do around Phoenixville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

65

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

37

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including A & P Food Stores, Foresta's Country Meat Market, and D'antonio's Deli.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the A & P Food Stores page on Yelp Search RR 23 on Google Maps	Dining	0.3 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Foresta's Country Meat Market page on Yelp Search 1098 W Bridge St on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.42 miles	44 reviews	4.2/5 stars
Visit the D'antonio's Deli page on Yelp Search 322 Bridge St on Google Maps	Dining	0.72 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the 7-Eleven page on Yelp Search 200 Nutt Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.73 miles	3 reviews	3.7/5 stars
Visit the Despensa San Marcas page on Yelp Search 30 Gay St on Google Maps	Dining	0.73 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Lupita's Mexican Marke page on Yelp Search 313 Bridge St on Google Maps	Dining	0.75 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Worley & Bush Company page on Yelp Search 881 Woodlawn Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.25 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Cafe Games Limited page on Yelp Search 318 Virginia Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.63 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Gateway Video page on Yelp Search 165 Nutt Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.78 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Diving Cat Studio and Gallery page on Yelp Search 246 Bridge St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.79 miles	18 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Action Karate page on Yelp Search 700 Nutt Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.48 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Iogold Systems page on Yelp Search 200 Lincoln Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.55 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Satori Dojo page on Yelp Search 320 2nd Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.63 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Resonant Horse page on Yelp	Active	0.8 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the GYMGUYZ page on Yelp	Active	0.8 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Vajra Body Strength and Movement Coaching page on Yelp	Active	0.83 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elaine's Essentials page on Yelp Search 156 Montgomery Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.34 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Nailes Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 1050 Edwin Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.69 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Snippity-Doo-Dah Coiffure page on Yelp Search 324 Bridge St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.72 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Today's Essence Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 16 Gay St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.75 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Ortiz Barbershop page on Yelp Search 16 Gay St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.75 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the PressurePerfect Massage page on Yelp Search 165 Nutt Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.78 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mid Town Tattoo & Piercing page on Yelp Search 220 3rd Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.8 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Makeupstudioinc page on Yelp	Beauty	0.83 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Phoenixville, PA

Population Households Employment

Phoenixville has 18,053 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Phoenixville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 43,927 people call Phoenixville home. The population density is 1,272 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,927

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.6 years

Median Age

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Men vs Women

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18,053

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$65,894

Average individual Income

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Schools in Phoenixville, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Phoenixville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Featured Properties

For Sale
$2,200,000

1443 LANES END, VILLANOVA, PA 19085

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,895 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,300,000

5 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,780 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,000,000

323 HIDDEN RIVER ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072

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- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,107 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$879,900

412 MERION HILL LANE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,867 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$809,000

1109 Riverview Ln, Conshohocken, PA 19428
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,645 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$799,000

1109 RIVERVIEW LANE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

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- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,645 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$749,500

41 FAIRVIEW ROAD, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072

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For Sale

$700,000

3 E CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

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For Sale
$625,000

1416 STEEL ROAD, HAVERTOWN, PA 19083

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,792 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$524,000

156 PENCOYD AVENUE, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

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- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,540 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$500,000

2940 DEVEREAUX AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149

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- 2,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$499,000

317 MARYWATERSFORD ROAD, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

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For Sale
$485,000

191 PRESIDENTIAL BOULEVARD Unit: R-505, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

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- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,764 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$475,000

1645 ELLSWORTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

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- 1,851 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$425,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1821, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$400,000

40 ROCK HILL ROAD, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

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For Sale
$365,000

1102 PRITCHARD PLACE, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,135 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$359,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2703, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$350,000

1600 ARCH STREET Unit: 1108, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 766 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$335,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 904, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,134 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$310,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 402, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,130 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$300,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 2522, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 867 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$295,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1224, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,086 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$255,000

1919 CHESTNUT STREET Unit: 1016, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 837 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 7-O, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bath
- 560 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$199,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1915, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,060 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$185,000

1001 CITY AVENUE Unit: E-405, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096

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- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,222 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$179,000

1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1808, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 750 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$169,000

1001 CITY AVENUE Unit: W-1003, WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 910 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$159,000

1901 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD Unit: 1512, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bath
- 475 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$99,052

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 1007, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$80,495

118 S 21ST STREET Unit: 911, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 663 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$7,000/mo

412 MERION HILL LANE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,867 Sq.Ft.
For Lease

$6,900/mo

1937 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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For Lease

$4,300/mo

524 S 3RD STREET Unit: 1, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147

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For Lease
$3,995/mo

234 LOOKOUT PLACE, WAYNE, PA 19087

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- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,525 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$3,350/mo

1637 OAKWOOD DRIVE Unit: S-122, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,512 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,900/mo

124 HAMLET DRIVE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,440 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,600/mo

1813 RANSTEAD STREET Unit: 301, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,200/mo

3350 CONRAD STREET Unit: B, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129

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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
For Lease
$1,900/mo

2904 POPLAR STREET Unit: 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

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- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,895/mo

1600 HAGYS FORD ROAD Unit: 6-E, PENN VALLEY, PA 19072

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 965 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,400/mo

1526 MOUNT VERNON STREET Unit: 2, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

Courtesy of KW Main Line - Narberth
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq.Ft.