What are the schools like in Birdsboro, PA?

Birdsboro is served primarily by Daniel Boone Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Birdsboro?

The median household income in Birdsboro, PA is $73,798 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Birdsboro, PA?

Birdsboro has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Birdsboro, PA affordable or expensive?

Birdsboro's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Birdsboro is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,700 and the median rent is $1,029 per month.

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

Birdsboro has a violent crime rate of 39.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 765.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Birdsboro, PA a Good Place to Live?

Birdsboro is a small town of 5,106 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,798 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Birdsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Birdsboro 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: 96.7

Birdsboro's overall cost of living index is 96.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Birdsboro costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Birdsboro, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,029	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,798	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Birdsboro's violent crime rate is 39.3 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.3 /100k

Property Crime

765.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Birdsboro is served primarily by Daniel Boone Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Birdsboro, PA	National Avg
School District	Daniel Boone Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Birdsboro sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Birdsboro, PA
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Birdsboro, PA	National Avg
Population	5,106	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baumstown, PA 1 mi Gibraltar, PA 3 mi Lorane, PA 3 mi Amity Gardens, PA 4 mi Reiffton, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Birdsboro

Birdsboro, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19508

Birdsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birdsboro, PA affordable or expensive?

Birdsboro's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Birdsboro roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,700 and median rent is $1,029/month.

What is the crime rate in Birdsboro, PA?

Birdsboro's violent crime rate is 39.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 765.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Birdsboro?

Public schools in Birdsboro are operated by Daniel Boone Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Birdsboro, PA a good place to live?

Birdsboro, PA has a population of 5,106, a median household income of $73,798, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Birdsboro?

Birdsboro averages 37.1°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Birdsboro?

Birdsboro, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19508.

What is the population of Birdsboro?

The population of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania is 5,106 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Birdsboro?

Key numbers for living in Birdsboro: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $196,700, median household income $73,798, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Birdsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.