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Brecknock Township
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    Brecknock Township

      Report Card

      grade B
      Overall Niche Grade
      1. Public Schools
        grade B
      2. Crime & Safety
        grade A
      3. Housing
        grade B+
      4. Nightlife
        grade C+
      5. Good for Families
        grade B+
      6. Diversity
        grade C+
      7. Jobs
        grade B+
      8. Weather
        grade B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        grade B
      10. Health & Fitness
        grade B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        grade B+
      12. Commute
        grade B minus

      Brecknock Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,621. Brecknock Township is in Berks County. Living in Brecknock Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Brecknock Township tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Brecknock Township are above average.

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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $284,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,027
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        15%
      • Own
        85%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      grade A
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        0
        national  282.7
      • Murder
        0
        national  6.1
      • Rape
        0
        national  40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        national  135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        64.3
        national  500.1
      • Theft
        149.9
        national  2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        21.4
        national  284

      Residents

      Diversity
      grade C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        7%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        11%
      • 55-64 years
        21%
      • 65+ years
        20%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        11%
        national  13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        22%
        national  21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        29%
        national  29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        33%
        national  26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        national  11%

      Working in Brecknock Township

      Jobs
      grade B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $112,813
      National
      $69,021

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