Living in Penn State Berks, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Penn State Berks · Census data 2020–2024

Penn State Berks has 872 residents with a median age of 19.5. .

Penn State Berks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Penn State Berks at a glance

Population
872
Median age
19.5State: 40.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%
Average commute
9 min

Is Penn State Berks a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Housing in Penn State Berks: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
0
Owner-occupied
—
Renter-occupied
—
Vacant
—Includes seasonal homes

Penn State Berks demographics

Population
872
Median age
19.5
Under 18
2.9%
65 and older
0%
Households
0
Foreign-born
5.2%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White72.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black13.4%
Asian4.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Penn State Berks ›

Education in Penn State Berks

0% of adults 25 and older in Penn State Berks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Penn State Berks0%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Penn State Berks

Unemployment rate
4.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
9 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.4%
Drive alone
35.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
47.9%
Homes with broadband
—

Penn State Berks vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Penn State Berks872———
Colony Park1,175$80,333$358,300$1,644
Spring Ridge917$68,571$345,400—
Greenfields986$78,830$268,500$2,015
Wyomissing11,172$93,203$339,900$1,781
Whitfield5,226$126,740$311,700$1,474
Fox Chase1,575$121,417$285,200—
West Lawn1,384$69,688$192,600$1,155
West Reading4,562$65,885$173,100$1,365

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Living in Penn State Berks: FAQ

Is Penn State Berks, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.

What is the median age in Penn State Berks?

The median age in Penn State Berks is 19.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Penn State Berks?

The average commute to work in Penn State Berks is 9 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Penn State Berks?

The unemployment rate in Penn State Berks is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Penn State Berks?

0% of adults in Penn State Berks 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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