At a Glance
Median Income
$103,958
$38,737 per capita
Home Value
$289,200
Zillow: $336,820
Median Rent
$977/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Rothsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rothsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rothsville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rothsville residents earn a median household income of $103,958 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,737. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Rothsville is $289,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,820. Median rent is $977/month, with 34.1% 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 1988.
Education
30.4% of adults in Rothsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rothsville 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
Population2,889
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,958
Per Capita$38,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$977
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$336,820
Housing Units962
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation458 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Rothsville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% 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.