At a Glance
Median Income
$122,188
$64,707 per capita
Home Value
$290,700
Zillow: $485,870
Violent Crime
466/100K
932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Cochranville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cochranville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cochranville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cochranville residents earn a median household income of $122,188 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,707. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cochranville is $290,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,870. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Cochranville reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 932/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Cochranville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cochranville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population429
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,188
Per Capita$64,707
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,700
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$485,870
Housing Units235
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property932/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation586 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Cochranville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.