What are the schools like in Stockertown, PA?

School district data for Stockertown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Stockertown?

The median household income in Stockertown, PA is $112,692 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Stockertown, PA?

Stockertown has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Stockertown, PA affordable or expensive?

Stockertown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stockertown is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $286,300 and the median rent is $1,238 per month.

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

Stockertown has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stockertown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Stockertown is a small town of 911 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $112,692 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Stockertown stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Stockertown 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

Stockertown's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stockertown costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stockertown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,238	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,692	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stockertown's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

590.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Stockertown, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stockertown sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stockertown, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Stockertown, PA	National Avg
Population	911	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tatamy, PA 1 mi Eastlawn Gardens, PA 1 mi Belfast, PA 2 mi Nazareth, PA 3 mi Chestnut Hill, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Stockertown

Stockertown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18083

Stockertown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockertown, PA affordable or expensive?

Stockertown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stockertown roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $286,300 and median rent is $1,238/month.

What is the crime rate in Stockertown, PA?

Stockertown's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stockertown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Stockertown, PA a good place to live?

Stockertown, PA has a population of 911, a median household income of $112,692, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Stockertown?

Stockertown averages 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stockertown?

Stockertown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18083.

What is the population of Stockertown?

The population of Stockertown, Pennsylvania is 911 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stockertown?

Key numbers for living in Stockertown: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $286,300, median household income $112,692, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stockertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.