Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Boyertown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,264. Residents earn $54,179 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boyertown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Boyertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boyertown is $54,179, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Boyertown is $196,600, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Boyertown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,128 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Boyertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,179 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below 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 | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $196,600 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,657 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,039 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 99.0/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 74.2/100K |
| Assault | 24.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,128.2/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 222.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,781.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 123.7/100K |
| Arson | 24.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3323°N, 75.6375°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,538/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |