Living in East Berwick, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Berwick · Census data 2020–2024
East Berwick has 2,279 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $98,697 (27% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $221,800, the median rent is $1,089/month.
East Berwick at a glance
- Population
- 2,279
- Median age
- 55.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $98,697State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $221,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is East Berwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Berwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Berwick the median home value is $221,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,920 a month in housing costs.
East Berwick median household income
The median household income in East Berwick is $98,697 and the income per person is $43,290. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Berwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,044
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.25
East Berwick demographics
- Population
- 2,279
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 1,011
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Berwick ›
Education in East Berwick
37.9% of adults 25 and older in East Berwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Berwick
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
East Berwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Berwick | 2,279 | $98,697 | $221,800 | $1,089 |
| Foundryville | 360 | $158,008 | $123,400 | — |
| Nescopeck | 1,486 | $62,833 | $168,200 | $873 |
| Berwick | 10,317 | $49,800 | $156,500 | $797 |
| Salem | 4,047 | $78,560 | $200,600 | $1,040 |
| Briar Creek | 828 | $42,647 | $160,400 | $680 |
| Mifflin | 2,149 | $61,250 | $223,400 | $997 |
| Mifflinville | 1,193 | $48,173 | $215,300 | $974 |
| Mocanaqua | 593 | $67,981 | $108,000 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in East Berwick, PA?
The median household income in East Berwick is $98,697, 27% 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 East Berwick?
The median home value in East Berwick is $221,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Berwick?
The median gross rent in East Berwick is $1,089 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is East Berwick, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
What is the median age in East Berwick?
The median age in East Berwick is 55.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Berwick?
The average commute to work in East Berwick is 20 minutes; 30.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Berwick?
The unemployment rate in East Berwick is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Berwick?
37.9% of adults in East Berwick 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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