Berwick, Pennsylvania

Population 10,476

Berwick is located in Columbia County, PA. The population is 10,476, making Berwick the 2nd largest city in Columbia County.

There are 6 public schools in Berwick with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Berwick is very low , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Berwick is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Berwick property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Berwick include Foundryville, Briar Creek and East Berwick.

Berwick Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Crime Rate

92.25% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 24
  • Violent Crimes: 48
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 144
  • Larceny Theft: 120

Registered Offenders

57.01% Higher than national avg.
  • 33 offenders in Berwick
  • 31.50 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

38 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 30

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Berwick, PA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Berwick's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Holy Family Consolidated School

New Story School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Berwick, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Berwick, PA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $695
  • 2 Bedrooms: $830
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,140

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Environmental Hazards

38 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Berwick, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Berwick, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Berwick, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.6°
  • February 29.77°
  • March 39.8°
  • April 50.92°
  • May 60.67°
  • June 68.44°
  • July 73.11°
  • August 70.47°
  • September 64.07°
  • October 52.42°
  • November 42.02°
  • December 33.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Berwick, PA

Earthquakes
Berwick, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Berwick, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Berwick, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Berwick, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Berwick, PA: $38,449

Unemployment

Unemployment in Berwick is 4.7%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.60%
White Collar - 46.40%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Lou Barletta

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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