Albany Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,665 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$310,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$735 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Berks County
3
Reading Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Berks County
3
Reading Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 28
Feb 3 10 31
Mar 4 5 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 5 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Schools

Kempton New Church School
<1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Hamburg Area Middle School
6 miles, SW 2.8 star
Hamburg Area HS
7 miles, SW 4.6 star
Greenwich-Lenhartsville El Sch
7 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
11 miles, S 2.3 star
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
15 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NE 4.1 star
Blue Mountain Hospital
17 miles, NE 2.3 star
St Joseph Medical Center
18 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
25 miles, E 1.4 star
Harrisburg International Airport
54 miles, W 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
63 miles, SE 1.4 star