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Hereford

A township of 3,048 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Map of Hereford: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land7.9%769 of 9,767 acres
Trails0.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3252 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Hereford

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
933Population
1 sq miArea

Hereford is a census-designated place that is located in Hereford Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Living in Hereford

Housing in Hereford

$948K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026

The median sale price was $948,000 in March 2026.

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Most working residents leave Hereford for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Upper Hanover (5%), Upper Macungie (4%) and Allentown (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Upper Hanover
5%
Upper Macungie
4%
Allentown
3%
Lower Macungie
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hereford →

Health in Hereford

Compared with Pennsylvania

2better than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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Lehigh Valley Hospital - MacungieMacungie · 5.2 mi · ER
Community Health and Dental Care-BartoBarto · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 19504, 18062, 18070 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hereford →

Natural hazards in Hereford

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🥶 Cold waves
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Hereford has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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School Grade B

The public schools Hereford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 62% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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Nearest: Lower Macungie LibraryMacungie · 5.7 miles · 57 hrs a week

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