Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania is a small rural community located in Berks County. It has a population of approximately 1,300 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Bechtelsville is regularly ranked highly by BestPlaces.net as a great place to live. In 2020, Bechtelsville was rated 6th out of 540 cities in Pennsylvania on the list of “ to Live” and 41st overall in the nation for “ to Retire.” This ranking takes into account factors such as home affordability, cost of living, employment opportunities, crime rate and climate in making its judgement. Although Bechtelsville is a small town it boasts a low cost of living and unemployment rate and high quality of life ratings that make it a desirable location for many potential residents.
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