At a Glance
Median Income
$102,375
$39,541 per capita
Home Value
$263,000
Zillow: $297,109
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.4% (61% 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 $297,109. 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.
Safety & Crime
Adamstown reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 216/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,387
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,375
Per Capita$39,541
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,000
Rent$1,233
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$297,109
Housing Units852
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property216/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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