At a Glance
Home Value
$471,700
Zillow: $345,181
Median Rent
$1,244/mo
49.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Douglassville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglassville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglassville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglassville is $471,700 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,181. Median rent is $1,244/month, with 49.5% 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 1998.
Education
36.9% of adults in Douglassville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglassville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age73.8 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,673
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
Home Value$471,700
Rent$1,244
Ownership23.0%
Zillow$345,181
Housing Units324
Rent Burden49.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation176 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband53.5%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Douglassville was built in 1998.
44.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.8% 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.