At a Glance
Median Income
$83,229
$39,821 per capita
Home Value
$232,100
Zillow: $338,779
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Bechtelsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bechtelsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bechtelsville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bechtelsville residents earn a median household income of $83,229 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,821. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Bechtelsville is $232,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,779. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 35.0% 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 1955.
Education
23.6% of adults in Bechtelsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population848
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,229
Per Capita$39,821
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,100
Rent$1,222
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$338,779
Housing Units373
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation418 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Bechtelsville was founded in 1869.
The median home in Bechtelsville was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% 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.