Boyertown, PA

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,264 Population 5,538/sq mi density
$54,179 Median Income $34,520 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $326,657 Zillow
$1,039 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 2,128 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,179 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,039/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,179
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $196,600
30% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 99/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.9%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,039
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Boyertown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,264
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density5,538/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,179
Per Capita$34,520
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,039
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$326,657

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property2,128/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary223/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation398 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Is Boyertown a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Boyertown has a population of 4,264 with a density of 5,538 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%).

Population

4,264
Total Population
5,538
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Boyertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boyertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boyertown is $54,179, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Boyertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,179
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,520
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Boyertown is $196,600, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,039 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $326,657.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,600
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$326,657
Median List Price$299,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,900
$/Sq Ft$148
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,039
11% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.75%

Health Metrics: Boyertown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964
Boyertown has a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,128 per 100,000 (9% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Boyertown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent99.0/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery74.2/100K
Assault24.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,128.2/100K
9% above US avg
Burglary222.7/100K
Theft1,781.7/100K
Vehicle Theft123.7/100K
Arson24.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Boyertown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation398 ft (121 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density5,538/sq mi
Coordinates40.3323°N, 75.6375°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
53% below US avg
High School+90.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density5,538/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Work from Home9.1%

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