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Breinigsville is a small town of 9,035 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $99,306
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Breinigsville stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Breinigsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Breinigsville 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
Breinigsville's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Breinigsville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Breinigsville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$351,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,766
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Breinigsville'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
Breinigsville is served primarily by Parkland SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Breinigsville, PA
National Avg
School District
Parkland SD
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
50.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Breinigsville 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.
Breinigsville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Breinigsville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $351,600 and median rent is $1,766/month.
Breinigsville'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.
Public schools in Breinigsville are operated by Parkland SD.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Breinigsville, PA has a population of 9,035, a median household income of $99,306, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Breinigsville 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).
Breinigsville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18031.
The population of Breinigsville, Pennsylvania is 9,035 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Breinigsville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $351,600, median household income $99,306, 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 Breinigsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
