At a Glance
Median Income
$53,218
$27,428 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
Zillow: $326,085
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Myerstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myerstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myerstown 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
Myerstown residents earn a median household income of $53,218 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,428. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myerstown is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,085. Median rent is $1,128/month, with 29.9% 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 1942.
Education
14.7% of adults in Myerstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myerstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,104
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,609/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,218
Per Capita$27,428
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent$1,128
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$326,085
Housing Units1,370
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation469 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Myerstown was founded in 1763.
The median home in Myerstown was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.