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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,698 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,062 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $216,400 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,197 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $127 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,111 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 77.4/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.4/100K |
| Assault | 58.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,219.5/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 290.4/100K |
| Theft | 890.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 38.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 241 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2623°N, 75.8101°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,856/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |