At a Glance
Median Income
$92,917
$46,463 per capita
Home Value
$317,500
Zillow: $493,860
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
2,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Riegelsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riegelsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riegelsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riegelsville residents earn a median household income of $92,917 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,463. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riegelsville is $317,500 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,860. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 27.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Riegelsville reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,328/100K.
Education
41.2% of adults in Riegelsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riegelsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population823
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,917
Per Capita$46,463
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,500
Rent$1,231
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$493,860
Housing Units398
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property2,328/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation188 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Riegelsville was founded in 1834.
The median home in Riegelsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.