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Stony Creek Mills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
866 Population 1,353/sq mi density
$54,435 Median Income $26,933 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $256,603 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
865 Violent Crime/100K 2,904 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$54,435 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
865 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stony Creek Mills, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,435
28% below
$26,933 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
46% below
Zillow: $256,603
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
865/100K
128% above
2,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
54%
Rent
301%
Poverty
294%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
328%
Crime
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stony Creek Mills a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
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 11.8% (228% 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.

Safety & Crime

Stony Creek Mills reports 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,904/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population866
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$54,435
Per Capita$26,933
Unemployment11.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent865/100K
Property2,904/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.