At a Glance
Median Income
$102,375
$39,541 per capita
Home Value
$263,000
Zillow: $310,186
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Adamstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adamstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adamstown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adamstown residents earn a median household income of $102,375 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,541. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adamstown is $263,000 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,186. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
35.3% of adults in Adamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adamstown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,387
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,375
Per Capita$39,541
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,000
Rent$1,233
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$310,186
Housing Units852
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation723 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Adamstown was founded in 1761.
The median home in Adamstown was built in 1994.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.