At a Glance
Median Income
$88,958
$37,075 per capita
Home Value
$220,900
Zillow: $386,671
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
1,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bernville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bernville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bernville 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
Bernville residents earn a median household income of $88,958 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,075. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bernville is $220,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,671. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 19.5% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Bernville reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,031/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Bernville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bernville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population817
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,900/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,958
Per Capita$37,075
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,900
Rent$1,098
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$386,671
Housing Units321
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property1,031/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation329 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bernville was founded in 1851.
The median home in Bernville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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