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Wyomissing, PA

A town of about 11,172 people in Berks County, part of the Reading area. Resident comments and photos are about Wyomissing; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Wyomissing

View south along U.S. Route from the overpass for Berkshire Boulevard in Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania
View south along U.S. Route from the overpass for Berkshire Boulevard in Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania · Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing PA
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing PA · Photo: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
Wyomissing Area Junior Senior High School
Wyomissing Area Junior Senior High School · Photo: Ifiwereabell, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where it is
Wyomissing
Wyomissing in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Wyomissing's center.

21
grocery stores
90
restaurants
14
coffee shops
104
parks
91
playgrounds
9
libraries
3
movie theaters
6
live theaters
9
museums
10
bookstores
13
gyms
14
bars
5
pharmacies
5
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Wyomissing.

Bike lanes and bike paths
17 miles
more than most U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
326 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 1,586 rented homes in Wyomissing, 63% rent for under $2,000 a month and 84% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 14%
$1,000 to $1,499: 24%
$1,500 to $1,999: 25%
$2,000 to $2,499: 20%
$2,500 to $2,999: 2%
$3,000 or more: 16%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Wyomissing rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. Before you get the keys, expect about $3,000 to $3,998 for first month plus a deposit, or up to $4,500 to $5,997 where landlords also ask for last month.

Many landlords want your income to be about 3 times the rent. For $1,500 to $1,999, that's a yearly income of about $54,000 to $71,964.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Moving to Pennsylvania: before and after

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Pennsylvania DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Pennsylvania voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

Wyomissing Area Junior Senior High School
Wyomissing Area Junior Senior High School · Photo: Ifiwereabell, CC BY-SA 4.0

18 public school districts in this county, with about 66,246 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Wyomissing Area Sd · Wyomissing
1,849 students · 12.3 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades K to 12
Reading Sd · Reading
17,363 students · 16.5 students per teacher · 19 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Boyertown Area Sd · Boyertown
6,652 students · 16 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Wilson Sd · West Lawn
6,389 students · 13.6 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades K to 12
Muhlenberg Sd · Reading
4,266 students · 16.9 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Pennsylvania keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in Pennsylvania →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

5 colleges in the county around Wyomissing. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania · Kutztown
Public, 4-year · 7,416 students · $11,122 in-state, $16,326 out-of-state
Reading Area Community College · Reading
Public, 2-year (community college) · 4,788 students · $6,270 in-district, $12,030 out-of-state
Alvernia University · Reading
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 2,485 students · $42,810 a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks · Reading
Public, 4-year · 1,944 students · $15,944 in-state, $26,668 out-of-state
Albright College · Reading
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 1,652 students · $28,794 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$314,715
What a typical home sells for across the Reading area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,529 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in PA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's rating for hail damage in the county, compared with other U.S. counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
5 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
16.6 per 100,000 people a year
73 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. PA average: 21 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 15.5 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 682 people without housing in the Reading/Berks County area: 503 in shelters and 179 outside, down from 761 in 2024. PA: 11.3 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$77,684
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.77% of home value a year
About $1,770 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 3.07%
PA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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