At a Glance
Median Income
$100,000
$37,534 per capita
Home Value
$289,900
Zillow: $407,197
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Atglen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atglen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atglen 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
Atglen residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,534. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atglen is $289,900 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,197. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 51.0% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Atglen reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,289/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Atglen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atglen has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,319
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density1,499/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$37,534
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,900
Rent$1,183
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$407,197
Housing Units398
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,289/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Atglen was founded in 1723.
The median home in Atglen was built in 1982.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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