Population
Norristown
35,782
South Miami Heights
37,525
Median Income
Norristown
$65,058
South Miami Heights
$64,657
Home Value
Norristown
$205,100
South Miami Heights
$357,000
Rent
Norristown
$1,337
South Miami Heights
$1,442
Crime Rate
Norristown
4.53
South Miami Heights
N/A
Cost of Living
Norristown
116.8
South Miami Heights
122.3
Avg Temp
Norristown
N/A
South Miami Heights
N/A
Unemployment
Norristown
5.3%
South Miami Heights
5.6%
How Similar Are Norristown & South Miami Heights?
South Miami Heights is Norristown's #12 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Norristown
35,782
South Miami Heights
37,525
Both cities have similar populations — Norristown at 35,782 and South Miami Heights at 37,525.
Political Leaning
Norristown
38.1%
South Miami Heights
55.4%
Norristown leans Democratic while South Miami Heights leans Republican.
Unemployment
Norristown
5.3%
South Miami Heights
5.6%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 6% difference.
Median Income
Norristown
$65,058
South Miami Heights
$64,657
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Norristown
$205,100
South Miami Heights
$357,000
South Miami Heights has a 43% higher home values than Norristown.
Education
Norristown
15.1%
South Miami Heights
12.7%
Norristown has a 16% higher education than South Miami Heights.
Demographics
Norristown
32.2%
South Miami Heights
29.5%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 8% difference.
Cost of Living
Norristown
116.8
South Miami Heights
122.3
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Norristown and South Miami Heights share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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South Miami Heights
Norristown leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Norristown leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorristown has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,810 vs $2,436 in South Miami Heights (26% lower). Norristown has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,520 vs $1,995 in South Miami Heights (24% lower). Norristown scores 143.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 161.6 in South Miami Heights.
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Housing Market — South Miami Heights leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Miami Heights has a vacancy rate of 3.4% compared to 8.5% in Norristown. South Miami Heights has a median property tax of $2,247 vs $4,705 in Norristown (109% lower). South Miami Heights has a median home value of $357,000 vs $205,100 in Norristown (43% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Norristown leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorristown has a work from home of 9.4% compared to 6.8% in South Miami Heights. South Miami Heights has a poverty rate of 15.4% compared to 19.0% in Norristown. Norristown has a per capita income of $27,999 vs $25,522 in South Miami Heights (10% higher).
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorristown has a bachelor's degree or higher of 15.1% compared to 12.7% in South Miami Heights. South Miami Heights has a high school diploma or higher of 41.4% compared to 38.2% in Norristown.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Miami Heights has a population of 37,525, about 1x the size of Norristown (35,782). Norristown skews younger with a median age of 33.7 vs 42.5.
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Asian
Norristown
South Miami Heights
Healthcare — South Miami Heights leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSouth Miami Heights: 5 vs Norristown: 1 for with emergency services. South Miami Heights: 3.8 vs Norristown: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Norristown leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorristown has a public transit of 7.0% compared to 1.6% in South Miami Heights. Norristown has a work from home of 9.4% compared to 6.8% in South Miami Heights. South Miami Heights has a drive alone of 78.8% compared to 63.8% in Norristown.
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