At a Glance
Median Income
$94,426
$53,670 per capita
Home Value
$266,300
Zillow: $105,770
Violent Crime
51/100K
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Muhlenberg Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muhlenberg Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muhlenberg Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muhlenberg Park residents earn a median household income of $94,426 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,670. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below 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 Muhlenberg Park is $266,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,770. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Muhlenberg Park reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,101/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Muhlenberg Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muhlenberg Park 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
Population1,179
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density2,033/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,426
Per Capita$53,670
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,300
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$105,770
Housing Units617
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property1,101/100K
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)
Elevation302 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Muhlenberg Park was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% 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.