At a Glance
Median Income
$52,722
$33,807 per capita
Home Value
$227,500
Zillow: $346,881
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kutztown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kutztown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kutztown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kutztown residents earn a median household income of $52,722 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,807. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% 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 Kutztown is $227,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,881. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 31.4% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Kutztown reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,937/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Kutztown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kutztown 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,188
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,618/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,722
Per Capita$33,807
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A
Home Value$227,500
Rent$1,139
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$346,881
Housing Units2,186
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,937/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation401 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Kutztown was founded in 1815.
The median home in Kutztown was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% 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.
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