What are the schools like in Bird-in-Hand, PA?

School district data for Bird-in-Hand is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bird-in-Hand?

The median household income in Bird-in-Hand, PA is $67,734 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Bird-in-Hand, PA?

Bird-in-Hand has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

Bird-in-Hand, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bird-in-Hand, PA affordable or expensive?

Bird-in-Hand's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bird-in-Hand is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $375,000 and the median rent is $1,701 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bird-in-Hand, PA?

Crime rate data for Bird-in-Hand is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bird-in-Hand, PA a Good Place to Live?

Bird-in-Hand is a small town of 724 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $67,734 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bird-in-Hand stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bird-in-Hand is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bird-in-Hand 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: 96.3

Bird-in-Hand's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bird-in-Hand costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bird-in-Hand, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$375,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,701	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,734	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bird-in-Hand is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bird-in-Hand, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bird-in-Hand sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bird-in-Hand, PA
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bird-in-Hand, PA	National Avg
Population	724	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Smoketown, PA 1 mi Ronks, PA 1 mi Witmer, PA 1 mi Soudersburg, PA 2 mi Gordonville, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bird-in-Hand

Bird-in-Hand, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17505

Bird-in-Hand vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bird-in-Hand, PA affordable or expensive?

Bird-in-Hand's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bird-in-Hand roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $375,000 and median rent is $1,701/month.

What is the crime rate in Bird-in-Hand, PA?

Crime data for Bird-in-Hand is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bird-in-Hand?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bird-in-Hand, PA a good place to live?

Bird-in-Hand, PA has a population of 724, a median household income of $67,734, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Bird-in-Hand?

Bird-in-Hand averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bird-in-Hand?

Bird-in-Hand, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17505.

What is the population of Bird-in-Hand?

The population of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania is 724 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bird-in-Hand?

Key numbers for living in Bird-in-Hand: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $375,000, median household income $67,734. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bird-in-Hand side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.