At a Glance
Median Income
$160,714
$67,877 per capita
Home Value
$422,000
Zillow: $345,181
Bachelor's Degree+
71.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Pughtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pughtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pughtown a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pughtown residents earn a median household income of $160,714 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,877. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Pughtown is $422,000 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,181. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
71.2% of adults in Pughtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pughtown 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 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,047
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,327/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,714
Per Capita$67,877
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$422,000
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$345,181
Housing Units391
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Pughtown was built in 2004.
35.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% 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.