At a Glance
Median Income
$91,548
$38,427 per capita
Home Value
$306,500
Zillow: $323,197
Median Rent
$1,453/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
1,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Amity Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amity Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amity Gardens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amity Gardens residents earn a median household income of $91,548 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,427. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amity Gardens is $306,500 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,197. Median rent is $1,453/month, with 23.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Amity Gardens reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,220/100K.
Education
39.3% of adults in Amity Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amity Gardens has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,158
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,494/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,548
Per Capita$38,427
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$306,500
Rent$1,453
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$323,197
Housing Units1,439
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property1,220/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation221 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Amity Gardens was built in 1977.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.