Mount Penn, PA

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Population
3,269
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
486 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
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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.

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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