At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$33,724 per capita
Home Value
$435,400
Zillow: $402,592
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
60.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Intercourse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Intercourse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Intercourse a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Intercourse residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Intercourse is $435,400 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,592. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 14.2% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Intercourse reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,604/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Intercourse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
60.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Intercourse 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 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,506
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$33,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
B+
Home Value$435,400
Rent$1,104
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$402,592
Housing Units552
Rent Burden14.2%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,604/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation444 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+60.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute11 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Intercourse was built in 1985.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.