At a Glance
Median Income
$118,878
$48,169 per capita
Home Value
$294,300
Zillow: $345,181
Median Rent
$2,277/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Halfway House Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Halfway House's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Halfway House a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Halfway House residents earn a median household income of $118,878 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,169. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Halfway House is $294,300 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,181. Median rent is $2,277/month, with 22.0% 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 2002.
Education
44.2% of adults in Halfway House hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Halfway House has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,591
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$118,878
Per Capita$48,169
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,300
Rent$2,277
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$345,181
Housing Units1,203
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation448 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute37 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Halfway House was built in 2002.
32.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.