Wyomissing, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wyomissing is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 11,100. Residents earn $88,214 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,100 Population 2,461/sq mi density
$88,214 Median Income $69,515 per capita
$326,800 Home Value $367,967 Zillow
$1,746 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 4,235 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,214 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$326,800 home value, $1,746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,214
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $326,800
16% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 67/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.4%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,746
50% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Wyomissing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,100
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density2,461/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,214
Per Capita$69,515
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,800
Rent$1,746
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$367,967

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property4,235/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary162/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation333 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute21 min
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Is Wyomissing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wyomissing receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Wyomissing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wyomissing is $88,214, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wyomissing is $326,800, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,746 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Wyomissing is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,235 per 100,000, 116% above the national average.

Education

Wyomissing is a highly educated community — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wyomissing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. 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 40.

Wyomissing has a population of 11,100 with a density of 2,461 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.3%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

11,100
Total Population
2,461
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
4.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wyomissing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.0%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wyomissing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wyomissing is $88,214, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Wyomissing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,214
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,515
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wyomissing is $326,800, 16% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,746 (50% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $367,967.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,800
16% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$367,967
Median List Price$407,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$407,500
$/Sq Ft$193
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops36.4%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,746
50% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,794

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.26%

Health Metrics: Wyomissing vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964
Wyomissing has a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,235 per 100,000 (116% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Wyomissing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent66.8/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery47.7/100K
Assault19.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,234.6/100K
116% above US avg
Burglary162.1/100K
Theft4,015.3/100K
Vehicle Theft57.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Wyomissing 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 is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation333 ft (101 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density2,461/sq mi
Coordinates40.3347°N, 75.9661°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.4%
67% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,461/sq mi
Total Area4.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Work from Home11.3%

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