At a Glance
Median Income
$88,194
$35,364 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
Zillow: $386,671
Violent Crime
178/100K
1,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Strausstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Strausstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Strausstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Strausstown residents earn a median household income of $88,194 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,364. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Strausstown is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,671. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Strausstown reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,031/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Strausstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Strausstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,624/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,194
Per Capita$35,364
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$386,671
Housing Units131
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property1,031/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation586 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Strausstown was founded in 1840.
The median home in Strausstown was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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