What are the schools like in Wernersville, PA?

Wernersville is served primarily by Conrad Weiser Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Wernersville?

The median household income in Wernersville, PA is $63,240 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Wernersville, PA?

Wernersville has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Wernersville, PA affordable or expensive?

Wernersville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wernersville is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,800 and the median rent is $1,487 per month.

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

Wernersville 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 Wernersville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Wernersville is a small town of 2,768 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,240 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Wernersville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Wernersville 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: 99.7

Wernersville's overall cost of living index is 99.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wernersville costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wernersville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,487	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,240	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wernersville'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

Wernersville is served primarily by Conrad Weiser Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wernersville, PA	National Avg
School District	Conrad Weiser Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wernersville sees average highs of 37.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 27.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wernersville, PA
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	27.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wernersville, PA	National Avg
Population	2,768	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	31.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wernersville

Wernersville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19565

Wernersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wernersville, PA affordable or expensive?

Wernersville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wernersville roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,800 and median rent is $1,487/month.

What is the crime rate in Wernersville, PA?

Wernersville'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 Wernersville?

Public schools in Wernersville are operated by Conrad Weiser Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wernersville, PA a good place to live?

Wernersville, PA has a population of 2,768, a median household income of $63,240, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Wernersville?

Wernersville averages 37.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 27.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wernersville?

Wernersville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19565.

What is the population of Wernersville?

The population of Wernersville, Pennsylvania is 2,768 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wernersville?

Key numbers for living in Wernersville: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $197,800, median household income $63,240, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wernersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.