What are the schools like in Wyomissing, PA?

Wyomissing is served primarily by Wyomissing Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Wyomissing?

The median household income in Wyomissing, PA is $86,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Wyomissing, PA?

Wyomissing has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Wyomissing, PA affordable or expensive?

Wyomissing's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wyomissing is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $305,100 and the median rent is $1,650 per month.

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

Wyomissing has a violent crime rate of 71.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1795.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wyomissing, PA a Good Place to Live?

Wyomissing is a small city of 11,067 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $86,786 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wyomissing stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Wyomissing 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: 102.7

Wyomissing's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wyomissing costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wyomissing, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$305,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wyomissing's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.8 /100k

Property Crime

1795.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wyomissing is served primarily by Wyomissing Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wyomissing, PA	National Avg
School District	Wyomissing Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wyomissing sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wyomissing, PA
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wyomissing, PA	National Avg
Population	11,067	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	29.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Reading, PA 1 mi Colony Park, PA 1 mi West Lawn, PA 2 mi West Wyomissing, PA 2 mi Spring Ridge, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Wyomissing

Wyomissing, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19610

Wyomissing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wyomissing, PA affordable or expensive?

Wyomissing's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wyomissing roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $305,100 and median rent is $1,650/month.

What is the crime rate in Wyomissing, PA?

Wyomissing's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1795.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wyomissing?

Public schools in Wyomissing are operated by Wyomissing Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 54.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wyomissing, PA a good place to live?

Wyomissing, PA has a population of 11,067, a median household income of $86,786, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Wyomissing?

Wyomissing averages 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 27.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wyomissing?

Wyomissing, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19610.

What is the population of Wyomissing?

The population of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania is 11,067 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wyomissing?

Key numbers for living in Wyomissing: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $305,100, median household income $86,786, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wyomissing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.