Berks County

PA · Pop. 97,717 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Berks County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 97,717.

$/Acre: $10,124

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 214.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.54%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$84,278

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,124

Median Home Price$584K

Acres for Sale576

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall41 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,496 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K359

Property Crime /100K294

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak