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Berks County
  • County in Pennsylvania
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Berks County

#21 in Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Berks County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 426,967. In Berks County, most residents own their homes. In Berks County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Berks County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Berks County are above average.
    Population
    426,967
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $195,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $985
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      152.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      88.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      329.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,227.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      100.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Berks County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,272
    National
    $69,021
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