Elverson, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Elverson is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,392. Residents earn $76,823 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,392 Population 1,392/sq mi density
$76,823 Median Income $45,379 per capita
$347,100 Home Value $464,923 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,823 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$347,100 home value, $847/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,823
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $347,100
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.5%
17% higher than US avg
Median Rent $847
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Elverson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,392
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,823
Per Capita$45,379
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$347,100
Rent$847
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$464,923
Housing Units649
Rent Burden32.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.8%
EV Stations3
Libraries25

Is Elverson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elverson receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Elverson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elverson is $76,823, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elverson is $347,100, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Elverson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Elverson has a population of 1,392 with a density of 1,392 people per square mile. The median age is 46.9 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

1,392
Total Population
1,392
People / sq mi
46.9yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Elverson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elverson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elverson is $76,823, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Elverson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,823
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,379
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone66.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Elverson is $347,100, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $847 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $464,923.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$347,100
23% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$464,923
Median List Price$372,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$372,000
$/Sq Ft$183
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$847
27% below US avg
Rent Burden32.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.3%
Housing Units649
Median Year Built1996

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.13%
Elverson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,392/sq mi
Coordinates40.1537°N, 75.8308°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.5%
17% above US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+13.9%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,392/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.8%
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone66.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

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