At a Glance
Median Income
$75,167
$40,218 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $323,197
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Baumstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baumstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baumstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baumstown residents earn a median household income of $75,167 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,218. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Baumstown is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,197. Median rent is $1,482/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 1951.
Education
3.9% of adults in Baumstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baumstown 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 43.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,167
Per Capita$40,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,482
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$323,197
Housing Units157
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation329 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute40 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Baumstown was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.