At a Glance
Median Income
$93,229
$33,083 per capita
Home Value
$257,500
Zillow: $354,651
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Rheems Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rheems's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rheems 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
Rheems residents earn a median household income of $93,229 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,083. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rheems is $257,500 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,651. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 17.6% 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 1981.
Education
23.5% of adults in Rheems hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rheems has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,526
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,766/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,229
Per Capita$33,083
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,500
Rent$1,575
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$354,651
Housing Units837
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation404 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rheems was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.