At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Penn State Berks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penn State Berks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penn State Berks a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Penn State Berks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penn State Berks has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population852
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density2,029/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$5,399
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$367,967
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute10 min
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Penn State Berks was founded in 1927.
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.