At a Glance
Median Income
$54,435
$26,933 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
Zillow: $256,603
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.7%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Stony Creek Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stony Creek Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stony Creek Mills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stony Creek Mills residents earn a median household income of $54,435 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,933. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stony Creek Mills is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,603. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 29.8% 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 1958.
Education
19.2% of adults in Stony Creek Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stony Creek Mills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population866
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$54,435
Per Capita$26,933
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$256,603
Housing Units387
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation422 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Stony Creek Mills was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.