Living in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Berks County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 415,271, part of the Reading, PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Sinking Spring, Wernersville, Wyomissing Hills.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,311/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $273K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Berks County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.