Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Archbald is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,348. Residents earn $76,315 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Archbald receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Archbald offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Archbald is $76,315, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Archbald is $211,400, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Archbald is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 746 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Archbald has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,315 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,620 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $211,400 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,408 |
| Median List Price | $314,900 |
| Median List Price | $314,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 45.5% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $951 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 112.6/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 112.6/100K |
| Total Property | 746.2/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 154.9/100K |
| Theft | 591.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 82.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,124 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5064°N, 75.5505°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.4% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |