At a Glance
Median Income
$69,205
$21,186 per capita
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hereford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hereford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hereford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hereford residents earn a median household income of $69,205 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,186. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Hereford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Hereford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hereford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,494
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,509/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,205
Per Capita$21,186
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,667
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$280,092
Housing Units427
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation537 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Hereford was built in 1983.
52.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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