Career Education in Norristown, PA--Find Colleges and Universities in the Philadelphia Area

Norristown, Pennsylvania is located approximately a half an hour northwest of Philadelphia, and is the seat of Montgomery County. With a population of 31,069, Norristown maintains a small-town feel, while still being conveniently located near all the cultural and employment opportunities of Philadelphia.

Norristown is situated near major research institutions and universities and is home to a regional transportation center with both rail and bus lines. Norristown's cost of living is 2% lower than the U.S. average, but offers excellent local recreational and cultural events. Residents enjoy the Elmwood Park Zoo, which is located within the city, and Martin Luther King Jr. Park, which offers access to running and biking trails and water recreation along the Schuylkill River.

As the county seat, Norristown is home to many government and legal jobs. Montgomery Hospital and Norristown State Hospital are also both located in Norristown. As a result, healthcare and social services currently account for the majority of the Norristown's economy.

Norristown's future will remain closely linked to that of Philadelphia and Montgomery County. Recent job growth was 1.25 percent; over the next 10 years, job growth is anticipated to be 3 percent. Technology, legal and healthcare professions will remain important in the coming years, and Norristown's ability to maintain a strong local economy will be linked to how its many educational institutions prepare residents for careers in these fields.

Sources:

• Norristown Borough Website
• Best Places, Norristown, PA

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