At a Glance
Median Income
$85,952
$42,475 per capita
Home Value
$289,400
Zillow: $379,910
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Reamstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reamstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reamstown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reamstown residents earn a median household income of $85,952 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,475. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reamstown is $289,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,910. Median rent is $1,144/month, with 23.7% 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 1982.
Education
29.0% of adults in Reamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reamstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population3,445
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,952
Per Capita$42,475
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,400
Rent$1,144
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$379,910
Housing Units1,432
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation436 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Reamstown was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (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 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.