As of 2012, Berks County's population is 411,442 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.13 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Berks County is $150,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.35 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Berks County's cost of living is 1.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Berks County public schools spend $5,704 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Berks County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Berks County is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Berks County jobs have Decreased by 0.02 percent.
Ranked #21 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #122 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #214 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Berks County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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