What are the schools like in Kutztown, PA?

Kutztown is served primarily by Kutztown Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Kutztown?

The median household income in Kutztown, PA is $42,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Kutztown, PA?

Kutztown has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Kutztown, PA affordable or expensive?

Kutztown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kutztown is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $220,700 and the median rent is $1,031 per month.

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

Kutztown has a violent crime rate of 168.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 480.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kutztown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Kutztown is a small town of 4,213 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $42,656 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Kutztown stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Kutztown 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: 97.3

Kutztown's overall cost of living index is 97.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kutztown costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kutztown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,031	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kutztown's violent crime rate is 168.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.0 /100k

Property Crime

480.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kutztown is served primarily by Kutztown Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kutztown, PA	National Avg
School District	Kutztown Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kutztown sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kutztown, PA
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Kutztown, PA	National Avg
Population	4,213	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	13.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kutztown University, PA 1 mi Lyons, PA 3 mi Bowers, PA 3 mi Topton, PA 4 mi Virginville, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Kutztown

Kutztown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19530

Kutztown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kutztown, PA affordable or expensive?

Kutztown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kutztown roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $220,700 and median rent is $1,031/month.

What is the crime rate in Kutztown, PA?

Kutztown's violent crime rate is 168.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 480.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kutztown?

Public schools in Kutztown are operated by Kutztown Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kutztown, PA a good place to live?

Kutztown, PA has a population of 4,213, a median household income of $42,656, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. 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 Kutztown?

Kutztown averages 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kutztown?

Kutztown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19530.

What is the population of Kutztown?

The population of Kutztown, Pennsylvania is 4,213 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kutztown?

Key numbers for living in Kutztown: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $220,700, median household income $42,656, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kutztown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.