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Honey Brook, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,089 Population 4,352/sq mi density
$95,694 Median Income $40,192 per capita
$255,300 Home Value $451,631 Zillow
$1,160 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 57 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,694 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,300 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Honey Brook, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,694
27% above
$40,192 per capita
Home Value
$255,300
9% below
Zillow: $451,631
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
0% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Honey Brook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
91%
Rent
100%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Honey Brook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Honey Brook residents earn a median household income of $95,694 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,192. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Honey Brook is $255,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,631. Median rent is $1,160/month, with 28.1% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Honey Brook reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 57/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Honey Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Honey Brook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,089
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density4,352/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,694
Per Capita$40,192
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,300
Rent$1,160
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$451,631
Housing Units740
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property57/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation742 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Honey Brook was founded in 1891.
The median home in Honey Brook was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% 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.