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Applewold, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Applewold is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 328. Residents earn $50,536 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
328 Population 6,560/sq mi density
$50,536 Median Income $38,884 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
$869 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,536 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $869/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,536
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $869
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population328
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density6,560/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,536
Per Capita$38,884
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$869
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden33.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband72.6%
Libraries4

Is Applewold a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Applewold receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Applewold offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Applewold is $50,536, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Applewold is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Applewold experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Applewold has a population of 328 with a density of 6,560 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

328
Total Population
6,560
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Applewold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Applewold vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Applewold is $50,536, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Applewold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,536
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,884
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Applewold is $190,000, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $869 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,000
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$869
25% below US avg
Rent Burden33.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.7%
Housing Units220
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate2.60%
Applewold has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density6,560/sq mi
Coordinates40.8082°N, 79.5220°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin. 72.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+94.2%
Graduate Degree+17.1%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,560/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.6%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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