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Birdsboro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

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 34.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
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
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Birdsboro, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,698
1% below
$34,062 per capita
Home Value
$216,400
23% below
Zillow: $323,197
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
1,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Birdsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
77%
Rent
96%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birdsboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birdsboro residents earn a median household income of $74,698 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,062. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birdsboro is $216,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,197. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 34.0% 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

Birdsboro reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,220/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Birdsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Birdsboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,090
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,856/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,698
Per Capita$34,062
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,400
Rent$1,111
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$323,197
Housing Units2,352
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation241 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Birdsboro was founded in 1740.
The median home in Birdsboro was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.