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Berwyn, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,867 Population 2,079/sq mi density
$137,206 Median Income $74,962 per capita
$643,800 Home Value $927,796 Zillow
$1,755 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 1,964 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$137,206 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$643,800 home value, $1,755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Berwyn, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,206
83% above
$74,962 per capita
Home Value
$643,800
128% above
Zillow: $927,796
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
51% above
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
25% below
1,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.0%
123% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Berwyn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Berwyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
183%
Home Value
228%
Rent
151%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
223%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berwyn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berwyn residents earn a median household income of $137,206 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $74,962. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berwyn is $643,800 , 128% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $927,796. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 29.3% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Berwyn reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,964/100K.

Education

75.0% of adults in Berwyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berwyn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,867
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,079/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,206
Per Capita$74,962
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700

Housing

A
Home Value$643,800
Rent$1,755
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$927,796
Housing Units1,473
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent284/100K
Property1,964/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation482 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+38.0%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Berwyn was built in 1965.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.