Swartzville, PA is a small town located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 876 people and is known for its rural charm and close-knit community. Swartzville is also known for its high rankings on the BestPlaces list. According to the 2018 rankings, Swartzville was ranked #1 in the state for housing affordability, #2 in the state for public schools, and #4 overall as the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Moreover, Swartzville scored particularly well on all of these categories due to its low median home values and rent costs compared to other towns in similar size. Additionally, Swartzville's outstanding public school system has been recognized as one of the best in Pennsylvania with excellent scores on student performance metrics such as math and reading proficiency rates. Overall, it is no surprise that Swartzville is ranked so highly on BestPlaces' list due to its affordability and high quality of life offerings.
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