Birdsboro, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Birdsboro is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,090. Residents earn $74,698 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,090 Population 3,856/sq mi density
$74,698 Median Income $34,062 per capita
$216,400 Home Value $323,197 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,698 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,400 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,698
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $216,400
23% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 77/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,111
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population5,090
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,856/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,698
Per Capita$34,062
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,400
Rent$1,111
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$323,197

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property1,220/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary290/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation241 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Libraries25

Is Birdsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Birdsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Birdsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Birdsboro is $74,698, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Birdsboro is $216,400, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Birdsboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,220 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Birdsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Birdsboro has a population of 5,090 with a density of 3,856 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

5,090
Total Population
3,856
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Birdsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Birdsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Birdsboro is $74,698, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Birdsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,698
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,062
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Birdsboro is $216,400, 23% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $323,197.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,400
23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$323,197
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$127
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio89.3%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%

Health Metrics: Birdsboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964
Birdsboro has a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,220 per 100,000 (38% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Birdsboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent77.4/100K
80% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery19.4/100K
Assault58.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,219.5/100K
38% below US avg
Burglary290.4/100K
Theft890.4/100K
Vehicle Theft38.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Birdsboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation241 ft (73 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density3,856/sq mi
Coordinates40.2623°N, 75.8101°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,856/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Work from Home9.8%

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