At a Glance
Median Income
$74,698
$34,062 per capita
Home Value
$216,400
Zillow: $340,212
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
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 5.4% (50% 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 $340,212. 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 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 766/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,090
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,856/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,698
Per Capita$34,062
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,400
Rent$1,111
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$340,212
Housing Units2,352
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property766/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.