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Fleetwood, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,045 Population 3,889/sq mi density
$94,375 Median Income $43,275 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $338,026 Zillow
$1,259 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 2,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,375 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $1,259/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fleetwood, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,375
26% above
$43,275 per capita
Home Value
$216,700
23% below
Zillow: $338,026
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
8% above
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
29% below
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Fleetwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fleetwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
77%
Rent
108%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fleetwood 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

Fleetwood residents earn a median household income of $94,375 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,275. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Fleetwood is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,026. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 19.4% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Fleetwood reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,249/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Fleetwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fleetwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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

Population4,045
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,889/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,375
Per Capita$43,275
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,700
Rent$1,259
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$338,026
Housing Units1,754
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent269/100K
Property2,249/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault269/100K
Burglary489/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation410 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Fleetwood was founded in 1868.
The median home in Fleetwood was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (9 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.
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.