Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Kutztown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,188. Residents earn $52,722 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kutztown receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Kutztown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kutztown is $52,722, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Kutztown is $227,500, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Kutztown is below the national average at 220 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,937 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Kutztown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.2% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
| 12% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,722 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.24% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $227,500 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $346,881 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,139 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.4% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.24% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 219.6/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 79.9/100K |
| Robbery | 139.8/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,936.5/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 219.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,697.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 20.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5213°N, 75.7773°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,618/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |