At a Glance
Median Income
$53,218
$27,428 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
Zillow: $308,288
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
1,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 3.3% (8% below 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 $308,288. 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.
Safety & Crime
Myerstown reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,031/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,104
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,609/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,218
Per Capita$27,428
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent$1,128
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$308,288
Housing Units1,370
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property1,031/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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