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Churchtown, PA

Pennsylvania · Berks County · Metropolitan Area

Churchtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 524. Residents earn $85,833 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
524 Population 277/sq mi density
$85,833 Median Income $33,971 per capita
$273,900 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$273,900 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,833
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $273,900
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population524
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$33,971
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$273,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units137
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation494 ft (151 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+47.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband67.3%
Libraries25

Is Churchtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Churchtown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Churchtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Churchtown is $85,833, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Churchtown is $273,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Churchtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Churchtown has a population of 524 with a density of 277 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%).

Population

524
Total Population
277
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Churchtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only47.1%
40% below US avg
Spanish52.9%
295% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Churchtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Churchtown is $85,833, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Churchtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,833
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,971
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% 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
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone47.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Churchtown is $273,900, 3% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,900
3% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%
Housing Units137
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.69%
Churchtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation494 ft (151 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates40.1393°N, 75.9532°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerks County County
County FIPS42011
Churchtown is located in Berks County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 67.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+47.1%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density277/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi
CountyBerks County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.3%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone47.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.1%

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