At a Glance
Median Income
$76,823
$45,379 per capita
Home Value
$347,100
Zillow: $464,923
Median Rent
$847/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Elverson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elverson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elverson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elverson residents earn a median household income of $76,823 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,379. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Elverson is $347,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,923. Median rent is $847/month, with 32.0% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Elverson reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 57/100K.
Education
39.5% of adults in Elverson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,392
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,823
Per Capita$45,379
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A
Home Value$347,100
Rent$847
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$464,923
Housing Units649
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property57/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation732 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Elverson was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.