About Berks County

Berks County presents a diverse array of opportunities for homebuyers, investors, and those looking to build new homes.  Located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Berks County is home to 439,000 residents.  The county includes the City of Reading, its primary seat, and is situated 56 miles northwest of Philadelphia in the heart of the Delaware Valley.  Berks County is bordered by Schuylkill County to the north, Lebanon and Lancaster Counties to the west and east, and Chester and Montgomery Counties to the south.  Despite its proximity to the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Berks County retains its unique Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.  Through highways, turnpikes, and railroads, Berks County connects to major cities like New York, 125 miles away, and Baltimore 97 miles away.  The county spans 864 square miles, shaped like a diamond, and is framed by the Blue Mountains and South Mountain, with elevations averaging around 640 square feet above sea level.   

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