What it's like to live in Wyomissing
Wyomissing is a small city in Pennsylvania with household incomes running above the national average, crime rates well below the national average, commutes that run shorter than most cities, and a highly educated workforce. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Wyomissing deals with rent well above the national average, cold winters, fewer dining and entertainment options than a bigger city, and a car-dependent commute, with few people using transit.
The good
- Higher-than-average incomes
- Low crime rates
- Short commutes
- Highly educated workforce
- Low student-teacher ratio
The not so good
- Rent well above the national average
- Cold winters
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
- Car-dependent — few commuters use transit
How Wyomissing compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Wyomissing
Based on Wyomissing's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$3,562
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $71,240 a year
- 46% of Wyomissing renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$67,980
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $33,990
- Homes cost 3.6× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▲ 26% above US
$1,781/mo median rent
Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,781 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices run above average, with a median around $339,900. Buyers should expect to stretch their budget here.
Median home value $339,900 · 46% of renters cost-burdened
Job market
4.4% county unemployment
Unemployment in Berks County is 4.4%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.
Berks County (county-wide)
Safety▼ 84% below US
53 violent crimes per 100k
Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.
Property crime 1464/100k · Wyomissing Police Department · 2025 data
Getting around▼ 25% below US
20 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 19.6 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 14% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are warm, with highs around 84°F, and winters are cold, with lows around 25°F and snow a regular occurrence. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Healthcare
1 hospital
There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.
Medicare-certified hospitals
Education & workforce▲ 61% above US
58% bachelor's degree or higher
This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.
Schools
2 public schools inside the boundary
There are 2 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (14 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Wyomissing's strongest points are household incomes running above the national average and crime rates well below the national average; the main tradeoffs are rent well above the national average and cold winters. A year of median rent ($1,781/mo) equals 23% of the median household income here, about the same as the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit anyone prioritizing low crime, people who want short commutes, and college-educated professionals. It may be a harder fit for renters on a tight budget and anyone who doesn't drive.
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