What are the schools like in Alburtis, PA?

Alburtis is served primarily by East Penn SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Alburtis?

The median household income in Alburtis, PA is $101,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Alburtis, PA?

Alburtis has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.2 inches.

Alburtis, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alburtis, PA affordable or expensive?

Alburtis's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alburtis is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,300 and the median rent is $1,769 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alburtis, PA?

Alburtis has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 609.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alburtis, PA a Good Place to Live?

Alburtis is a small town of 2,569 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $101,167 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Alburtis stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alburtis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alburtis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Alburtis's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alburtis costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alburtis, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,769	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alburtis's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

609.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alburtis is served primarily by East Penn SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alburtis, PA	National Avg
School District	East Penn SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alburtis sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation and 4.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alburtis, PA
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	4.2"

Demographics

Metric	Alburtis, PA	National Avg
Population	2,569	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ancient Oaks, PA 2 mi Macungie, PA 3 mi Breinigsville, PA 3 mi Mertztown, PA 3 mi Trexlertown, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Alburtis

Alburtis, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18011

Alburtis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alburtis, PA affordable or expensive?

Alburtis's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alburtis roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $227,300 and median rent is $1,769/month.

What is the crime rate in Alburtis, PA?

Alburtis's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alburtis?

Public schools in Alburtis are operated by East Penn SD. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alburtis, PA a good place to live?

Alburtis, PA has a population of 2,569, a median household income of $101,167, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alburtis?

Alburtis averages 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches with about 4.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alburtis?

Alburtis, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18011.

What is the population of Alburtis?

The population of Alburtis, Pennsylvania is 2,569 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alburtis?

Key numbers for living in Alburtis: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $227,300, median household income $101,167, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alburtis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.