At a Glance
Median Income
$85,833
$33,971 per capita
Home Value
$273,900
Zillow: $451,631
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
47.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Churchtown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population524
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.