At a Glance
Median Income
$54,179
$34,520 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $326,657
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Boyertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boyertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyertown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boyertown residents earn a median household income of $54,179 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,520. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Boyertown is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,657. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 30.4% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Boyertown reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,128/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Boyertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boyertown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,264
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density5,538/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,179
Per Capita$34,520
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,039
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$326,657
Housing Units2,156
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property2,128/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation398 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Boyertown was founded in 1835.
The median home in Boyertown was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% 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.
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