The Town FilesBoyertown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Berks County · population 4,264 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,600
- Household income
- $56,723
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.3
Boyertown is a borough of 4,264 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $212,600, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 95% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Boyertown ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boyertown is worth $212,600, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $56,723, which is more affordable than 15% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,131 a month. 40.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boyertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,131 | $996 |
| Median household income | $56,723 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 40.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Boyertown
| People | Boyertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Boyertown
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boyertown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 5, 1984 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 26, 2006.
Severe weather in Berks County since 1996
Berks County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Berks County
Berks County had 173,692 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,608 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Boyertown itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Boyertown
5 public schools with 4,008 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Area SHS | 9-12 | 2,162 | 18.3 |
| Boyertown Area MS-West | 6-8 | 699 | 12.7 |
| Boyertown El Sch | K-5 | 629 | 15.7 |
| Earl El Sch | K-5 | 265 | 13.9 |
| Colebrookdale El Sch | PK-5 | 253 | 12.7 |
Towns near Boyertown
- Colebrookdale, PA1.2 mi · 5,112 people · home $249,500
- Gilbertsville, PA1.6 mi · 5,508 people · home $359,100
- Douglass, PA2.3 mi · 10,585 people · home $371,800
- Upper Pottsgrove, PA3.4 mi · 5,870 people · home $338,300
- Halfway House, PA3.6 mi · 3,273 people · home $331,900
- Earl, PA3.7 mi · 3,097 people · home $288,800
- Douglass, PA3.8 mi · 3,670 people · home $264,500
- New Hanover, PA4.1 mi · 12,973 people · home $432,200
Boyertown questions
Is Boyertown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boyertown scores better for retirees than 23% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 8%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Boyertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Boyertown is valued at $212,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,723, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,131 a month.
What is the weather like in Boyertown?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 4.2 inches of snow.
Does Boyertown get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boyertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 5, 1984. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)