At a Glance
Median Income
$95,100
$44,219 per capita
Home Value
$191,400
Zillow: $236,096
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How East Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Berwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Berwick a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Berwick residents earn a median household income of $95,100 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,219. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Berwick is $191,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,096. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 22.1% 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 1955.
Education
34.1% of adults in East Berwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Berwick has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,436
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density2,677/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,100
Per Capita$44,219
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,400
Rent$1,106
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$236,096
Housing Units1,221
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation598 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in East Berwick was built in 1955.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.