At a Glance
Median Income
$71,500
$39,532 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
Zillow: $359,611
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Wernersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wernersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wernersville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wernersville residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,532. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wernersville is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,611. Median rent is $1,576/month, with 51.0% 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 1970.
Education
31.7% of adults in Wernersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wernersville 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
Population2,767
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density3,689/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$39,532
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,100
Rent$1,576
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$359,611
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation370 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Wernersville was founded in 1914.
The median home in Wernersville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.