Living in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Birdsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Birdsboro has 5,116 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $86,290 (11% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $224,000, the median rent is $1,146/month.
Birdsboro at a glance
- Population
- 5,116
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $86,290State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $224,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,146/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Birdsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Birdsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Birdsboro the median home value is $224,000, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,606 a month in housing costs.
Birdsboro median household income
The median household income in Birdsboro is $86,290 and the income per person is $36,005. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Birdsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,197
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.40
Birdsboro demographics
- Population
- 5,116
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 2,132
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Birdsboro ›
Education in Birdsboro
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Birdsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Birdsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Birdsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdsboro | 5,116 | $86,290 | $224,000 | $1,146 |
| Baumstown | 221 | $68,750 | $158,800 | $2,016 |
| Gibraltar | 398 | $77,933 | $263,400 | — |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | $259,900 | $1,743 |
| Union | 3,952 | $113,159 | $346,100 | $1,388 |
| Exeter | 25,608 | $100,083 | $281,800 | $1,632 |
| Amity | 13,440 | $118,296 | $362,600 | $1,316 |
| Robeson | 7,642 | $93,009 | $362,700 | $942 |
| Amity Gardens | 4,499 | $95,438 | $335,400 | $1,512 |
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What is the median household income in Birdsboro, PA?
The median household income in Birdsboro is $86,290, 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Birdsboro?
The median home value in Birdsboro is $224,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Birdsboro?
The median gross rent in Birdsboro is $1,146 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Birdsboro, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Birdsboro?
The median age in Birdsboro is 38.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Birdsboro?
The average commute to work in Birdsboro is 28 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Birdsboro?
The unemployment rate in Birdsboro is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Birdsboro?
27.4% of adults in Birdsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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