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Arendtsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Arendtsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 852. Residents earn $98,125 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
852 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$98,125 Median Income $35,145 per capita
$206,500 Home Value
$1,023 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,125 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,500 home value, $1,023/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,125
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $206,500
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.0%
10% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,023
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population852
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,125
Per Capita$35,145
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,500
Rent$1,023
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units311
Rent Burden30.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation710 ft (216 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.4%
Libraries6

Is Arendtsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arendtsville receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Arendtsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arendtsville is $98,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Arendtsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arendtsville is $206,500, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,023 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

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Arendtsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Arendtsville has a population of 852 with a density of 1,052 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.8%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

852
Total Population
1,052
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Arendtsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arendtsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arendtsville is $98,125, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Arendtsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,125
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,145
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,237
County GDP$4,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare165
Retail307
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Arendtsville is $206,500, 27% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,023 (12% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$206,500
27% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,023
12% below US avg
Rent Burden30.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Housing Units311
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate2.68%
Arendtsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall27.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation710 ft (216 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,052/sq mi
Coordinates39.9233°N, 77.2999°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 98.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.7%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
10% above US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+10.1%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,052/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.4%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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