Penn State Berks, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
852 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,578 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
49.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$273,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$852 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,691 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 6 29
Feb 3 7 32
Mar 4 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (58%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, PA State Senate District 11, PA State House District 5, PA
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Schools

Spring Ridge El Sch
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Glenside El Sch
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Reading
3 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Reading Hospital
3 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
35 miles, E • 1.4 star
Harrisburg International Airport
43 miles, W • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
52 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
62 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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