Population 6,311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Flourtown
Household size in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Flourtown has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Flourtown skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Flourtown: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Flourtown
Renters in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Flourtown rent their homes (25.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in Flourtown are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally. Flourtown has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Flourtown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $980 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,162 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,433 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,562 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$582 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Flourtown costs $1,562 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $582 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Flourtown
Bachelor's degrees in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.5% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.1% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Flourtown is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Flourtown: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Flourtown has a higher share of high school graduates than most Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Flourtown
| Period | Flourtown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Flourtown is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Philadelphia area (6.1%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Flourtown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flourtown | 2.43 | 48.3 | 6.3% | 25.6% | 3.6% | 1967 | $1,562 | 61.6% | 96.1% | 5.3% |
| Oreland | 2.57 | 41.6 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1953 | $1,349 | 58.6% | 98.1% | 5.0% |
| Fort Washington | 2.69 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 1966 | $1,844 | 62.0% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Lafayette Hill | 2.52 | 46.4 | 5.0% | 18.5% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,561 | 65.4% | 97.8% | 6.1% |
| Glenside | 2.67 | 40.7 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 1950 | $1,359 | 59.1% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Wyncote | 2.18 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 8.4% | 1962 | $1,608 | 59.9% | 95.2% | 7.0% |
| Dresher | 2.73 | 45.3 | 2.1% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 1981 | $2,983 | 68.0% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Plymouth Meeting | 2.49 | 42.4 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 2.3% | 1968 | $1,731 | 54.2% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
| Conshohocken | 2.18 | 35.4 | 6.1% | 48.6% | 6.8% | 1967 | $1,947 | 65.3% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Abington | 2.75 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 1957 | $1,487 | 48.8% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Ambler | 2.61 | 43.9 | 6.5% | 26.5% | 6.6% | 1973 | $2,207 | 69.2% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Flourtown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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