At a Glance
Median Income
$145,833
$44,855 per capita
Home Value
$411,700
Zillow: $433,728
Median Rent
$2,632/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
1,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Berwyn Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berwyn Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berwyn Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berwyn Heights residents earn a median household income of $145,833 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,855. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berwyn Heights is $411,700 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,728. Median rent is $2,632/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Berwyn Heights reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,952/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.4% of adults in Berwyn Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berwyn Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,306
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density4,723/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,833
Per Capita$44,855
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$411,700
Rent$2,632
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$433,728
Housing Units1,010
Rent Burden38.5%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property1,952/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary214/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Berwyn Heights was built in 1957.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.