Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 98 —
2% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing5% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost1% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Pennsylvania is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates25%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Greater Berks Development Fund
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is a chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving local businesses by providing membership resources, advocacy, workforce development, and programs that promote business growth in Berks County.
state
Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state
Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state
Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state
Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo