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Churchtown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
524 Population 277/sq mi density
$85,833 Median Income $33,971 per capita
$273,900 Home Value $451,631 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 57 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Churchtown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,833
14% above
$33,971 per capita
Home Value
$273,900
3% below
Zillow: $451,631
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
47.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Churchtown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Churchtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
97%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Churchtown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Churchtown residents earn a median household income of $85,833 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,971. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Churchtown is $273,900 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,631. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Churchtown reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 57/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Churchtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 47.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population524
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$33,971
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$273,900
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$451,631
Housing Units137
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property57/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation494 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+47.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Churchtown was built in 1955.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% 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.