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About
Life in Wyomissing
Wyomissing is a community of 11,100 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $93,203, median rent runs about $1,781 per month, and median home values are around $339,900. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wyomissing at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
9.2%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.2% foreign-born, most often from Romania
Who lives in Wyomissing: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wyomissing, the largest foreign-born group is from Romania (11.5%), and 6.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
27.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 47% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Wyomissing
In Wyomissing, rent runs 47% above the PA average, and home values are 34% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,672
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $383,336 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Wyomissing
Unemployment in Berks County, which includes Wyomissing, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Wyomissing: Berks County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Berks County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wyomissing is about 3% of Berks County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Wyomissing Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.6 min avg
How Wyomissing residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wyomissing, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Lancaster Airport (LNS)
Regional airport · few flights19k passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wyomissing runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,464
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wyomissing Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Berks County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Berks County, which includes Wyomissing, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 26 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Berks County, county-wide
Wyomissing is about 3% of Berks County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Berks County, which includes Wyomissing, is typically good — 249 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
249
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Berks County, county-wide
Wyomissing is about 3% of Berks County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wyomissing has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.9"
Annual Snowfall
27.2"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
107
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.53" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.35" |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.77" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.77" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.49" |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.80" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.02" |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.51" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wyomissing
Wyomissing has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
Surgical Institute of Reading
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Reading Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · West Reading
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania
Psychiatric · 2.4 mi away · Reading
Penn State Health St. Joseph
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Reading
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wyomissing
Wyomissing's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wyomissing (within 15 miles)
Reading Area Community College
1.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,703 students · in-state tuition $6,630 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,152 students · in-state tuition $47,550 · 61% graduate · median earnings $60,651 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,217 students · in-state tuition $31,025 · 50% graduate · median earnings $63,312 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wyomissing
Wyomissing has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
25 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
51 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wyomissing
Wyomissing Public Library
9 Reading Blvd, Wyomissing
Cities Near Wyomissing
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Wyomissing FAQ
Is Wyomissing, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Wyomissing's median rent is $1,781/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $93,203/year. Median home value is $339,900.
Is Wyomissing, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Wyomissing's violent crime rate was 53 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1464 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?⌄
Berks County, which includes Wyomissing, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Wyomissing is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,781/month and median household income is $93,203/year. The median home value is $339,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Wyomissing is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from