Thread: Norristown Advice (Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Plymouth: hotel, work, house) - Pennsylvania (PA) - City-Data Forum

Hello. We need any and all information and advice about Norristown Pennsylvania. We purchased an investment home there over a year ago and are now considering moving from the beautiful upper-middle to upper-class Ahwatukee area of Phoenix Arizona and temporarily living in our home in Norristown while we either find new tenants or sell the house. We figured it would be a way to check out the area while deciding exactly where we want to live....

There is no town like NORRISTOWN!!!!! It is actually pronounced "NARS---TOWN"

well there are some seedy parts to norristown and I wouldn't advise anyone to make it their permanent home. But if your there for only 2-3 months you should be fine. The dogs will give you extra security and street parking should be fine. Doubt you'll have any problems during your short stay. Would have a better idea if you posted or emailed me the address.

I know this is not a lot of help, but call up your the councilman/councilwoman that represents your area/precinct, and tell them about your issues and that you want your block cleaned up.

As a young, married person who sounds like they have a similar background, I would seriously advise against moving to Norristown. Most parts of Norristown are truly run-down. The crime and drug problems are horrible. I would not feel comfortable walking from my car at night and if my husband worked late, I would definitely be uncomfortable there by myself even though I also have a dog. It is not a safe area and you will regret it. Sorry to be...

Norristown is largely a dump. The only reason to be there is the proximity to other suburban areas and Center City Philly. You are better off selling the property and moving elswewhere.

My husband taught in Norristown, although I am not familiar with the address of your property. I can tell you that there are parts of Norristown that are scary just to drive through... very slummy. I wouldn't live there for any length of time if that is the area your house is... especially with kids. You'd be better of staying in a hotel if you can afford it. There are areas in Norristown that are not as bad, so it just depends....

Since you purchased the house...you realize that you get what you pay for! The area you purchased in Norristown is nothing like the area you come from in Arizona. Norristown has its ups and downs but lets not forget it is the county seat. This may fit in well with your husband's bar study. You could easily rent a place for you and the dogs in a more desirable area but why rent when you already own.

Out of a metro of 6 million people unfortunately Norristown is one of the 5 or 6 places to avoid. I don't think anyone would give you the thumbs up on Norristown. Its not inner city North Philly, complete implosion, end of the earth type environment. However its probably bad enough that no one wants to put their stamp of approval on it just in case that particular neighborhood is dangerous. Best to come on up, see the house, the street,...

I've lived in Norristown for almost two years, and bought a twin house there because it was more affordable and had a bigger yard for the money than any other neighborhood within a 20-mile radius (row houses make me claustrophobic!). Unfortunately parts of Norristown are downright depressing. There is a lot of substandard, crowded housing, and more than its share of quality-of-life crimes, which the cops are trying to crack down on but...