State rank#9 of 67
Smallest county433,015 residentsPhiladelphia County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 42011
Berks County, Pennsylvania
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population433,015
Household income$79,777
Unemployment3.7%
Life expectancy77.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Berks County has 433,015 residents and ranks #9 by population among Pennsylvania county equivalents. Median household income is $79,777. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Pennsylvania
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Berks County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Berks County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $257,300 median home value and $1,181/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,777, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Berks County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, median household income, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 27.7% and life expectancy is 77.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 77.8 years, rank #13 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Median household income: $79,777, rank #14 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.7%, rank #21 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $257,300, rank #54 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,181/mo, rank #53 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 7.5%, rank #47 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Pennsylvania
Rank and range use only counties in Pennsylvania with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$79,777
$79,777; above the state county median of $66,318.
State rank #14 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$257,300
$257,300; above the state county median of $202,200.
State rank #54 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,181/mo
$1,181/mo; above the state county median of $901/mo.
State rank #53 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.7%
3.7%; below the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #23 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.7%
27.7%; above the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #21 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.8 years
77.8 years; above the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #13 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.1%
18.1%; at the state county median of 18.1%.
State rank #32 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.5%
7.5%; above the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #47 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,590 residents
1 per 1,590 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,736 residents.
State rank #26 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 525 residents
1 per 525 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 597 residents.
State rank #29 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Berks County FAQ
Is Berks County a good place to live?
Berks County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, median household income, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 27.7% and life expectancy is 77.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Berks County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $257,300 median home value and $1,181/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,777, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Berks County?
Berks County has 433,015 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Berks County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 42011; the parent state FIPS is 42.
What is the median household income in Berks County?
The ACS median household income is $79,777.
How much does housing cost in Berks County?
Housing benchmarks are $257,300 median home value and $1,181/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,777, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Berks County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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