I recently bought a home in Norristown and I disagree with all the negative attitudes about it on here.

Here’s why I decided on it:

Affordability - we looked in Jenkintown, Glennside, Ambler, conshy, and Norristown got us the nicest house with the most amenities.

Location: Two train stops in town and you can be in the city in about a half hour or drive in about the same time. Or be out in KOP, Allentown, Doylestown, pretty quickly.

Improvements: Current $52M project for mixed retail on Main Street next to courthouse which should boost shopping, housing, and entertainment options.

SRPA - the rail line running from Norristown out to Reading is set to re-open in the next few years with Norristown as the hub to connect that line with SEPTA.

NHSL KOP extension - I don’t actually love that this is the improvement SEPTA is making as opposed to the Rt.1 subway but it will make getting to KOP even easier.

Potential slip ramp off of Turnpike further improving access in and out of town which would further boost commerce.

I think all of these things will continue to attract people to Norristown and flip its identity from being so negative.

Fishtown wasn’t the hot spot it is 15 years ago either.

Also crime wise I was living in South Philly before here and the amount of times my windows were broken, motorcycle attempted to be stolen, and run ins with homeless was far higher than my time out here.