At a Glance
Median Income
$77,411
$39,346 per capita
Home Value
$195,000
Zillow: $256,603
Median Rent
$1,289/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Pennside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pennside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pennside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pennside residents earn a median household income of $77,411 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,346. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pennside is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,603. Median rent is $1,289/month, with 26.8% 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 1955.
Education
24.7% of adults in Pennside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pennside 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
Population5,406
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density5,352/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,411
Per Capita$39,346
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,000
Rent$1,289
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$256,603
Housing Units2,247
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation344 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Pennside was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% 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.