Why Live in Heidelberg
Heidelberg in Womelsdorf, PA, is a rural neighborhood known for its picturesque farmland and rolling hills. The area is primarily agricultural, with the East Penn Manufacturing Company being a major employer. Housing options include a mix of small townhouses in Womelsdorf and larger Colonial and Farmhouse-style homes on multi-acre properties outside the town. Many homes feature long private driveways and barns, and some historic stone houses from the late 1700s still stand. U.S. Route 422 runs through the neighborhood, where most new developments are located. Conrad Weiser High School offers advanced placement courses and various sports facilities, including a football stadium and multiple baseball diamonds. Local amenities in Womelsdorf include DG Market, P&J Pizza, and The Messy Pig BBQ Company, though residents often travel to Reading, over 16 miles away, for major shopping and healthcare needs. Blue Marsh Lake, a significant recreational attraction 12 miles north of Heidelberg, offers fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking trails, along with hunting grounds for pheasant, deer, and other game. The lake also features a swim beach with a public pavilion and hosts lakeside picnics and barbecues every Fourth of July. Womelsdorf Park and Robesonia Playground provide additional outdoor spaces for community activities, featuring public-use pavilions and baseball diamonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heidelberg a good place to live?
Heidelberg is a good place to live. Heidelberg is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Heidelberg is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Heidelberg has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.5 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $90,834 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Heidelberg are home owners, with 27% of residents renting and 73% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Heidelberg can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Heidelberg neighborhood guide.
Is Heidelberg, PA a safe neighborhood?
Heidelberg, 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 Heidelberg?
The median home price in Heidelberg is $298,700. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Heidelberg. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Heidelberg is $91K.
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Home Trends in Heidelberg, PA
On average, homes in Heidelberg, Womelsdorf sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Heidelberg, Womelsdorf over the last 12 months is $286,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$286,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$292,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$442,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median List Price
$298,700
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%