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Hereford is a small town of 1,549 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,926
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hereford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hereford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hereford 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: 91.5
Hereford's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hereford costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hereford, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$30,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,926
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hereford'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
Hereford is served primarily by Upper Perkiomen SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hereford, PA
National Avg
School District
Upper Perkiomen SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hereford sees average highs of 37.6°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Hereford's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hereford roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $30,700 and median rent is $1,682/month.
Hereford'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.
Public schools in Hereford are operated by Upper Perkiomen SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hereford, PA has a population of 1,549, a median household income of $59,926, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hereford averages 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hereford, PA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 18056, 19504, 18070.
The population of Hereford, Pennsylvania is 1,549 with a median age of 27.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hereford: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $30,700, median household income $59,926, 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 Hereford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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