The Town FilesHereford, Pennsylvania
Community in Berks County · population 933 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,000
- Household income
- $115,139
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 27.8
Hereford is a community of 933 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $78,000, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 79% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #20 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Pennsylvania
- #30 in The 50 Most Affordable Small Towns in America
- #30 in The 50 Most Affordable Places in America
- #46 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Most Remote Workers
- #47 in 50 Places in America With the Most Remote Workers
How Hereford ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hereford is worth $78,000, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 0.7 times the median household income of $115,139, which is more affordable than 100% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,660 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hereford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,660 | $996 |
| Median household income | $115,139 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hereford
| People | Hereford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 54.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hereford
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.3 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hereford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Berks County since 1996
Berks County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Berks County
Berks County had 173,692 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,608 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hereford itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Hereford
- Hereford, PA1.6 mi · 2,962 people · home $392,600
- Upper Milford, PA3.3 mi · 7,777 people · home $396,100
- East Greenville, PA3.9 mi · 3,166 people · home $253,400
- Bally, PA4.0 mi · 1,228 people · home $234,600
- Lower Milford, PA4.1 mi · 3,861 people · home $430,500
- Macungie, PA4.5 mi · 3,257 people · home $292,900
- Alburtis, PA4.7 mi · 2,596 people · home $267,700
- Upper Hanover, PA4.8 mi · 8,350 people · home $391,900
Hereford questions
Is Hereford, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hereford scores better for retirees than 79% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 60%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.8).
How much does a house cost in Hereford?
The median owner-occupied home in Hereford is valued at $78,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,139, so homes cost about 0.7 times income. Median rent is $1,660 a month.
What is the weather like in Hereford?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.3 inches of snow.
Does Hereford get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hereford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)