Apartments for rent in Mertztown, PA

Mertztown, Pennsylvania is a small town with a population of just under 1,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%). Renters tend to be in the minority in Mertztown, and 82% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Mertztown is $75/month more than the state average.

Mertztown residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (56%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not used. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.

Many Mertztown residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and retail. Combined, these industries account for 25% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 13% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of about $67K, Mertztown workers bring in slightly more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Mertztown compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Mertztown has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (32%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 10% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.