Rockland
Neighborhood in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania
Berks County 19522, 19539
Private country living
Roads through Drysville and Boyers Junction have closer-spaced stone houses from the late nineteenth century, offering the feeling of living in a small village. But most homes in Rockland have at least a half-acre of land and are separate from neighbors by stretches of farmland and forest. Ranch-style homes start at $200,000, getting up to $300,000 for four-bedroom homes. Contemporary farmhouses and Colonial-inspired properties go for $400,000, offering the feel of a private lodge with lots over an acre set back on private roads. Properties with 5 acres go for around $500,000, and $600,000 will get a luxury country home with over ten acres.Enjoying the outdoors in Rockland
Boyer's Junction has a park with creekside walking trails. And the small villages of Lyons and Bowers just north of the township offer parks with playgrounds and sports fields. But most land in the area is undeveloped, and many residents enjoy heading to the State Game Lands to the west for hunting. The Rockland Rod and Gun Club also offers a shooting range and holds regular events like poker nights and pig roasts. Near Dryville, two prominent rock features, Shott's Head and Guinther's Head, offer large and interestingly balanced boulders. Some residents even make their living off rocks; the township has a marble mill and granite manufacturer.Local schools with virtual options
The area is served by the Brandywine Heights Area School District, a tightly knit community thanks to a class size average of 11 students per teacher. The district includes Brandywine Heights Elementary School and Brandywine Heights Intermediate School, both receiving a B-plus grade from Niche. Brandywine Heights High School is rated C-plus and is home to less than 500 students. The district also offers a virtual academy, which can be used for a full cyber-education or a blended approach. There are also remote and in-person dual enrollment classes offered with several colleges, including Kutztown University, which is a few miles north.Nearby small towns
"Rockland is a quiet rural area; there isn't much in the way of community centers out there," says Heather Wicke, the director of the Brandywine Community Library. The library is 5 miles away in Topton but also serves the Rockland Township, offering weekly clubs, children's storytime, computers and free Wi-Fi. “The teen program is popular; they enjoy spending Monday afternoons at the library because there is not a lot else to do in the area.” Topton also has a popular Halloween parade. Kutztown, 6 miles north, is home to the oldest folk festival in the United States, celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage in the region. Kutztown University also puts on theater performances, and the small town offers several boutiques and restaurants. And Fleetwood, 3 miles away, is the closest place for daily amenities like grocery stores, doctors' offices and a post office.Local restaurants
At the heart of Rockland, the New Jerusalem Inn offers a wide selection of beers on tap and is known for live music events and karaoke nights. The stone building, built in 1816, is decorated with plants and vintage furniture and can be rented out for events. And don't forget to say hi to the Inn's most beloved employee, Oscar the pig. Up toward Lyons, Liberty at Dryville has classic pub food, and Snuzzles for Italian food is a best-kept local secret. The Market at Boyer's Junction offers coffee and breakfast as well as antique shopping. Residents several miles head over to Fleetwood for Boyer's Food Market to stock up on groceries.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Chaknos
Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 507-1825
165 Total Sales
3 in Rockland
$315K - $350K Price Range
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
148 Total Sales
3 in Rockland
$95K - $560K Price Range
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Paula Douris
Paula Douris
Weichert Realtors
(908) 916-3176
96 Total Sales
1 in Rockland
$400,000 Price
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Bonnie Pappas
Bonnie Pappas
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Restore - Collegeville
(610) 609-7311
156 Total Sales
1 in Rockland
$343,600 Price
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Shannon Bruno
Shannon Bruno
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Group
(484) 939-9360
204 Total Sales
2 in Rockland
$285K - $477K Price Range
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Barbara Hodick
Barbara Hodick
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox & Roach-Macungie
(484) 742-3628
93 Total Sales
1 in Rockland
$480,400 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 8th
- Public
- K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
William Delong Park Bowers
Loctus Street Park
Lyons Park
Topton Community Park
bowers park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rockland | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rockland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rockland, New Jerusalem sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rockland, New Jerusalem over the last 12 months is $400,500, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$401,000
Median Sale Price
$400,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,120
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,053
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
47,480
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,530
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,857
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,295
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
27.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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