At a Glance
Median Income
$103,698
$39,633 per capita
Home Value
$266,600
Zillow: $431,499
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Pennsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pennsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pennsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pennsburg residents earn a median household income of $103,698 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,633. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pennsburg is $266,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,499. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 21.1% 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 1967.
Education
22.9% of adults in Pennsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pennsburg 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 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,958
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density5,010/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,698
Per Capita$39,633
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,600
Rent$1,360
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$431,499
Housing Units1,354
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Pennsburg was founded in 1887.
The median home in Pennsburg was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.