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Kenhorst, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,987 Population 5,063/sq mi density
$90,543 Median Income $40,835 per capita
$180,900 Home Value $255,116 Zillow
$1,196 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,881 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,543 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,900 home value, $1,196/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenhorst, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,543
20% above
$40,835 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
36% below
Zillow: $255,116
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
3% above
15.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
1,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Kenhorst Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
64%
Rent
103%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenhorst 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

Kenhorst residents earn a median household income of $90,543 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,835. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Kenhorst is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,116. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 15.9% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Kenhorst reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,881/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Kenhorst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenhorst 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

Population2,987
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density5,063/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,543
Per Capita$40,835
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent$1,196
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$255,116
Housing Units1,221
Rent Burden15.9%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property1,881/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary627/100K

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)
Elevation340 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Kenhorst was founded in 1931.
The median home in Kenhorst was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% 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.