Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Aldan is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,219. Residents earn $78,147 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Aldan receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Aldan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Aldan is $78,147, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Aldan is $227,900, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Aldan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,766 per 100,000, 41% above the national average.
28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Aldan enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.6% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,147 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,976 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 34.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Census Median | $227,900 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $339,000 |
| Median List Price | $339,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $165 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,191 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Total Violent | 96.2/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 48.1/100K |
| Assault | 48.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,765.8/100K |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 505.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,260.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9224°N, 75.2881°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 34.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |