Soudersburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
478 Population 419/sq mi density
$90,494 Median Income $37,328 per capita
$266,100 Home Value $394,887 Zillow
$1,400 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,494 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,100 home value, $1,400/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Soudersburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,494
20% above
$37,328 per capita
Home Value
$266,100
6% below
Zillow: $394,887
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
20% above
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Soudersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Soudersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
94%
Rent
120%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soudersburg 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

Soudersburg residents earn a median household income of $90,494 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,328. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Soudersburg is $266,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,887. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 14.3% 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 1965.

Education

31.2% of adults in Soudersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soudersburg 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

Population478
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,494
Per Capita$37,328
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,100
Rent$1,400
Ownership41.7%
Zillow$394,887
Housing Units197
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation355 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Soudersburg was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% 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.