At a Glance
Median Income
$116,631
$56,891 per capita
Home Value
$368,600
Zillow: $489,672
Median Rent
$2,021/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Breinigsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Breinigsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Breinigsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Breinigsville residents earn a median household income of $116,631 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,891. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Breinigsville is $368,600 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,672. Median rent is $2,021/month, with 31.8% 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 2005.
Education
55.0% of adults in Breinigsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Breinigsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,159
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,421/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born20.4%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,631
Per Capita$56,891
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,600
Rent$2,021
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$489,672
Housing Units2,961
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation435 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Breinigsville was built in 2005.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
20.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.