At a Glance
Median Income
$45,338
$26,809 per capita
Home Value
$135,000
Zillow: $211,959
Median Rent
$788/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berwick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berwick residents earn a median household income of $45,338 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,809. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berwick is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,959. Median rent is $788/month, with 29.4% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Berwick reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,064/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Berwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berwick has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,291
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,352/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,338
Per Capita$26,809
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,000
Rent$788
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$211,959
Housing Units5,012
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,064/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation538 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Berwick was founded in 1769.
The median home in Berwick was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.