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Allensville, PA

Pennsylvania

Allensville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 413. Residents earn $70,391 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
413 Population 210/sq mi density
$70,391 Median Income $21,747 per capita
$147,700 Home Value $228,578 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,391 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,391
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $147,700
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Allensville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population413
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,391
Per Capita$21,747
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,340M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$228,578
Housing Units143
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation965 ft (294 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+57.8%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries2

Is Allensville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allensville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Allensville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allensville is $70,391, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allensville is $147,700, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Allensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Allensville has a population of 413 with a density of 210 people per square mile. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%).

Population

413
Total Population
210
People / sq mi
32.8yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Allensville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only61.5%
22% below US avg
Spanish38.5%
187% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Allensville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allensville is $70,391, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Allensville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,391
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,747
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$56,938

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,093
County GDP$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare124
Retail170
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone61.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Allensville is $147,700, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,578.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,700
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$228,578

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Housing Units143
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Effective Rate2.85%
Allensville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates40.5293°N, 77.8112°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.4-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+57.8%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density210/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants88
Retail Stores170

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone61.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

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