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Penn State Berks, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
852 Population 2,029/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 4,235 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Penn State Berks, PA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
4,235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penn State Berks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Penn State Berks reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,235/100K.

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. 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

Population852
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density2,029/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$5,399
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$367,967
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property4,235/100K

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)
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
Broadband0.0%
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.
7.9% 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.