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Berrysburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Berrysburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 297. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 487/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $37,725 per capita
$146,100 Home Value
$792 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $792/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $146,100
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $792
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population297
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$37,725
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,100
Rent$792
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units137
Rent Burden25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation733 ft (223 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.4%
Libraries10

Is Berrysburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Berrysburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Berrysburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Berrysburg is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Berrysburg is $146,100, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Berrysburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°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 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Berrysburg has a population of 297 with a density of 487 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

297
Total Population
487
People / sq mi
40.2yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Berrysburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Berrysburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Berrysburg is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Berrysburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Drive Alone63.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Berrysburg is $146,100, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $792 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,100
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$792
32% below US avg
Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%
Housing Units137
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate4.25%
Berrysburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation733 ft (223 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates40.6029°N, 76.8101°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 85.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density487/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Drive Alone63.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.4%

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