Living in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyomissing · Census data 2020–2024
Wyomissing has 11,172 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $93,203 (20% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $339,900, the median rent is $1,781/month.
Wyomissing at a glance
- Population
- 11,172
- Median age
- 49.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $93,203State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $339,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,781/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Wyomissing a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wyomissing
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyomissing the median home value is $339,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,228 a month in housing costs.
Wyomissing median household income
The median household income in Wyomissing is $93,203 and the income per person is $68,265. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wyomissing: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,393
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.16
Wyomissing demographics
- Population
- 11,172
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 5,033
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyomissing ›
Education in Wyomissing
57.8% of adults 25 and older in Wyomissing have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wyomissing
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Wyomissing vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | $339,900 | $1,781 |
| West Reading | 4,562 | $65,885 | $173,100 | $1,365 |
| Colony Park | 1,175 | $80,333 | $358,300 | $1,644 |
| West Lawn | 1,384 | $69,688 | $192,600 | $1,155 |
| West Wyomissing | 3,289 | $82,192 | $208,200 | $1,414 |
| Spring Ridge | 917 | $68,571 | $345,400 | — |
| Lincoln Park | 1,801 | $103,664 | $257,900 | $1,613 |
| Greenfields | 986 | $78,830 | $268,500 | $2,015 |
| Springmont | 1,319 | $82,173 | $254,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wyomissing, PA?
The median household income in Wyomissing is $93,203, 20% 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 Wyomissing?
The median home value in Wyomissing is $339,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wyomissing?
The median gross rent in Wyomissing is $1,781 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Wyomissing, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wyomissing?
The median age in Wyomissing is 49.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wyomissing?
The average commute to work in Wyomissing is 20 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyomissing?
The unemployment rate in Wyomissing is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wyomissing?
57.8% of adults in Wyomissing 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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