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Flying Hills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,663 Population 3,261/sq mi density
$80,885 Median Income $61,236 per capita
$231,200 Home Value $255,116 Zillow
$1,397 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,881 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,885 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,200 home value, $1,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Flying Hills, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,885
8% above
$61,236 per capita
Home Value
$231,200
18% below
Zillow: $255,116
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
20% above
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
1,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
66% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Flying Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
82%
Rent
120%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flying Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flying Hills residents earn a median household income of $80,885 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,236. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Flying Hills is $231,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,116. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 21.7% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Flying Hills reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,881/100K.

Education

56.1% of adults in Flying Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flying Hills 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,663
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density3,261/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,885
Per Capita$61,236
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,200
Rent$1,397
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$255,116
Housing Units1,107
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property1,881/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation365 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Flying Hills was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% 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.