At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$46,304 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
Zillow: $275,667
Median Rent
$730/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Orwigsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orwigsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orwigsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orwigsburg residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,304. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orwigsburg is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,667. Median rent is $730/month, with 22.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Orwigsburg reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 655/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Orwigsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orwigsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,004
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$46,304
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent$730
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$275,667
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property655/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation596 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Orwigsburg was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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