Berwick, PA

Pennsylvania · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
10,291 Population
$45,338 Median Income
$135,000 Home Value
$788 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
233 Violent Crime / 100K
41.2 yrs Median Age
14.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population10,291
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,352/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91.4%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$45,338
Per Capita Income$26,809
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate18.6%
County GDP$3,276M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$135,000
Zillow Value$200,640
Median Rent$788
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime233/100K
Property Crime2,687/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft38.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul25° / 69°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow46 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+86.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Work From Home6.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,338
Home Value$135,000
Median Rent$788
Poverty Rate18.6%
Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime232.8 /100K
Avg Temperature47.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,291
Population Density3,352 per sq mi
Median Age41.2 years
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.4% Black 4.4% Hispanic 1.5% Other 2.7%
White91.4%
Black or African American4.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.7%

Language

English Only98.2%
Spanish Speakers1.8%
English 98.2% Spanish 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.1%
Health Insurance95.9%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$45,338
Per Capita Income$26,809
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$972
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate18.6%
Total Establishments (County)1,571
County GDP$3,276M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation170
Healthcare Facilities191
Retail Stores230
Manufacturing73
Total Establishments1,571

Industry Mix

Restaurants 170 Healthcare 191 Retail 230 Manufacturing 73

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,596
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,387

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.1 min
Work From Home6.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

52% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$135,000
Zillow Home Value Index$200,640

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$143,500
Price Per Sq Ft$127
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio92.9%
Price Drops22.2%
Active Inventory18

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.7%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$788

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,387
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.25%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.9%
Premature Death Rate8,535 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)191
Restaurants (County)170

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime232.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape48.5 /100K
Robbery29.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault155.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,687.2 /100K
Burglary475.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,173.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft38.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

25°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.4 in
Annual Snowfall46.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density3,352 per sq mi
Latitude41.0550°
Longitude-76.2510°
County FIPS42037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Republican +31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
High School+86.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density3,352 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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