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Aristes, PA

Pennsylvania

Aristes is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 208. Residents earn $77,917 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
208 Population 400/sq mi density
$77,917 Median Income $42,964 per capita
$146,100 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,917
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $146,100
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population208
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$42,964
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units123
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,737 ft (529 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries14

Is Aristes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aristes 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, a low poverty rate. Aristes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aristes is $77,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aristes is $146,100, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Aristes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Aristes has a population of 208 with a density of 400 people per square mile. The median age is 58.9 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

208
Total Population
400
People / sq mi
58.9yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Aristes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Aristes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aristes is $77,917, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Aristes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,917
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,964
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Aristes is $146,100, 48% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,100
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%
Housing Units123
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
Aristes has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,737 ft (529 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates40.8144°N, 76.3368°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density400/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

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