At a Glance
Median Income
$105,125
$52,740 per capita
Home Value
$246,200
Zillow: $264,988
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Fox Chase Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fox Chase's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fox Chase a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fox Chase residents earn a median household income of $105,125 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,740. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Fox Chase is $246,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,988. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
33.0% of adults in Fox Chase hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fox Chase has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,557
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density4,449/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,125
Per Capita$52,740
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$264,988
Housing Units545
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation315 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Fox Chase was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.