At a Glance
Median Income
$105,125
$52,740 per capita
Home Value
$246,200
Zillow: $264,988
Violent Crime
51/100K
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.3% (19% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fox Chase reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,101/100K.
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. 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
Population1,557
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density4,449/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,125
Per Capita$52,740
Unemployment4.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property1,101/100K
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)
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.
10.3% 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.
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