Why Live in Earl
Earl Township in Pottstown, PA, is a serene, rural community spread over 14 square miles in Berks County. Known for its lush orchards, small farms, and expansive yards, the area offers a mix of older homes and new constructions, including farmhouses, Colonial revivals, ranches, split-levels, and contemporary styles. Properties typically start with 2 acres, and some even feature barns. The streets are narrow with a center divide, and residents often park in driveways or on their property. Students attend Earl Elementary and Daniel Boone Area Middle schools, while the highly rated Boyertown Area Senior High School provides athletics and fine arts programs. For things to do, residents enjoy the 78-acre Earl Township Park, which offers baseball/soccer fields, pickleball courts, play areas, hiking trails, and pavilions with grills. Berks County Park, 6 miles away, also provides play areas and picnic tables. The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles showcases a variety of vehicles, including a replica of the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future. Shopping and dining options are available in nearby Boyertown, with Shanesville Fruit Market just 1-½ miles away, and Redner's Markets 5 miles away. Antonio's Trattoria and Gramias offer local dining experiences. The area lacks public transportation, making it car-dependent, with Reading Regional-Carl A. Spaatz Field 19 miles away and Lehigh Valley International Airport 32 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earl a good place to live?
Earl is a good place to live. Earl is considered very car-dependent. Earl is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Earl has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 48. The average household income is $119,344 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 20.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Earl are home owners, with 12.2% of residents renting and 87.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Earl can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Earl neighborhood guide.
Is Earl, PA a safe neighborhood?
Earl, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Earl?
The median home price in Earl is $465,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Earl. The average household income in Earl is $119K.
What are the best public schools in Earl?
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What are the best private schools in Earl?
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Home Trends in Earl, PA
On average, homes in Earl, Pottstown sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Earl, Pottstown over the last 12 months is $449,750, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$449,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%