At a Glance
Median Income
$83,229
$48,305 per capita
Home Value
$302,700
Zillow: $367,967
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Colony Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colony Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colony Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colony Park residents earn a median household income of $83,229 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,305. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Colony Park is $302,700 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,967. Median rent is $1,527/month, with 39.3% 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 1977.
Education
54.3% of adults in Colony Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colony Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,125
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,875/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,229
Per Capita$48,305
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,700
Rent$1,527
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$367,967
Housing Units380
Rent Burden39.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Colony Park was built in 1977.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
19.5% 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.