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Mount Penn, PA

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Population
3,269
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
486 ft
Median Home Value
$176,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$953/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,512
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityReading, Pennsylvania2.1 miles away · 95,832 residents.

About Mount Penn

Mount Penn is a quiet Berks County borough located just east of Reading. With around 3,200 residents, the community sits right at the foot of Mount Penn, giving you quick access to the Mount Penn Preserve and its miles of wooded trails. Living here puts scenic hilltop views, the historic Reading Pagoda, and the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower practically in your backyard.

2022 08 24 10 24 11 View west along U.S. Route 422 Business (Perkiomen Avenue) just west of Pennsylvania State Route 562 (Saint Lawrence Avenue) in Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Students in the borough attend the Antietam School District, which is shared with neighboring Lower Alsace Township. The neighborhood has a traditional small-town feel, featuring tree-lined streets, classic brick homes, and a relaxed pace of everyday life. It offers the quiet atmosphere of a mountainside community while keeping you just a few minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and downtown Reading.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.6rating

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