At a Glance
Median Income
$97,173
$53,582 per capita
Home Value
$252,700
Zillow: $402,592
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Blue Ball Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Ball's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Ball a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Ball residents earn a median household income of $97,173 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,582. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ball is $252,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,592. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 20.4% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Blue Ball reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,604/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Blue Ball hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ball has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,234
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,173
Per Capita$53,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,700
Rent$1,375
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$402,592
Housing Units447
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,604/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation506 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ball was built in 1966.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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