Mertztown, PA
Living in Mertztown
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
98
Public Transit
1
Affordability
69
Public Safety
89
Airports
39
Hospitals
66
Colleges
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
84
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
963
Population
+211 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
81%
Family Households
+35% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate52%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone19%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
-$1.6k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-16% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K37%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office20%
Service38%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$130k
Median Home Value
-$17k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$798
Median Monthly Rent
+$160 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
+28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached76%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
$100K to $149K60%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K19%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas15%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mertztown
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Property Crime in Mertztown
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mertztown
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding77
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mertztown, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mertztown, PA
Active Learning Center
3 miles, N
Gateway Christian School
4 miles, SW
Salem Christian School
5 miles, E
Lighthouse Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mertztown, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
6 miles, W
Cedar Crest College
10 miles, NE
Muhlenberg College
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mertztown, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital
9 miles, NE
Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health
10 miles, NE
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
13 miles, NE
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Mertztown, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
16 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
47 miles, E
Philadelphia International Airport
49 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
58 miles, N