What are the schools like in Boyertown, PA?

Boyertown is served primarily by Boyertown Area SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Boyertown?

The median household income in Boyertown, PA is $52,717 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Boyertown, PA?

Boyertown has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Boyertown, PA affordable or expensive?

Boyertown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boyertown is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,500 and the median rent is $1,049 per month.

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

Boyertown has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boyertown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Boyertown is a small town of 4,244 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $52,717 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Boyertown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Boyertown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boyertown 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: 96.6

Boyertown's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boyertown costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boyertown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,049	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,717	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boyertown's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Boyertown is served primarily by Boyertown Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boyertown, PA	National Avg
School District	Boyertown Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boyertown sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation and 4.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boyertown, PA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	4.2"

Demographics

Metric	Boyertown, PA	National Avg
Population	4,244	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Berlinville, PA 1 mi Gilbertsville, PA 2 mi Bechtelsville, PA 3 mi Halfway House, PA 4 mi Pottsgrove, PA 5 mi

Boyertown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boyertown, PA affordable or expensive?

Boyertown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boyertown roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,500 and median rent is $1,049/month.

What is the crime rate in Boyertown, PA?

Boyertown's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boyertown?

Public schools in Boyertown are operated by Boyertown Area SD. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boyertown, PA a good place to live?

Boyertown, PA has a population of 4,244, a median household income of $52,717, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Boyertown?

Boyertown averages 37.4°F in January and 83.8°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 is the population of Boyertown?

The population of Boyertown, Pennsylvania is 4,244 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boyertown?

Key numbers for living in Boyertown: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $187,500, median household income $52,717, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boyertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.