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Jacksonwald, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,201 Population 2,373/sq mi density
$125,143 Median Income $46,809 per capita
$306,900 Home Value $323,197 Zillow
$1,671 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$125,143 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,900 home value, $1,671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jacksonwald, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,143
67% above
$46,809 per capita
Home Value
$306,900
9% above
Zillow: $323,197
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
44% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
1,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
1% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Jacksonwald Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
167%
Home Value
109%
Rent
144%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jacksonwald a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jacksonwald residents earn a median household income of $125,143 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,809. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% 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 Jacksonwald is $306,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,197. Median rent is $1,671/month, with 51.0% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Jacksonwald reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,220/100K.

Education

34.2% of adults in Jacksonwald hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jacksonwald 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

Population4,201
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,373/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$125,143
Per Capita$46,809
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$306,900
Rent$1,671
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$323,197
Housing Units1,527
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property1,220/100K

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)
Elevation400 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Jacksonwald was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% 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.