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Bechtelsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bechtelsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 848. Residents earn $83,229 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
848 Population 1,600/sq mi density
$83,229 Median Income $39,821 per capita
$232,100 Home Value $319,372 Zillow
$1,222 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,229 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, $1,222/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,229
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $232,100
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,222
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Bechtelsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population848
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,229
Per Capita$39,821
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,100
Rent$1,222
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$319,372
Housing Units373
Rent Burden35.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation418 ft (127 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries25

Is Bechtelsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bechtelsville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bechtelsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bechtelsville is $83,229, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bechtelsville is $232,100, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bechtelsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bechtelsville has a population of 848 with a density of 1,600 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 2% Black.

Population

848
Total Population
1,600
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bechtelsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bechtelsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bechtelsville is $83,229, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Bechtelsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,229
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,821
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bechtelsville is $232,100, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,222 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $319,372.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$232,100
18% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$319,372

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$69
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,222
5% above US avg
Rent Burden35.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.8%
Housing Units373
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.18%
Bechtelsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates40.3702°N, 75.6308°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+91.5%
Graduate Degree+7.3%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

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