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Aspers, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Aspers is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 399. Residents earn $86,250 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
399 Population 429/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $31,781 per capita
$259,800 Home Value $326,545 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$259,800 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,250
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $259,800
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.5%
90% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
82% lower than US avg

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

People

Population399
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$31,781
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$259,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$326,545
Housing Units82
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation611 ft (186 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute43 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries6

Is Aspers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aspers receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Aspers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aspers is $86,250, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aspers is $259,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Aspers 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.

Aspers has a population of 399 with a density of 429 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.9%).

Population

399
Total Population
429
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 59.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Aspers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Aspers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aspers is $86,250, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Aspers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,250
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,781
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
82% 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 Rate2.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.8 min
Drive Alone61.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Aspers is $259,800, 8% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $326,545.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,800
8% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$326,545
Median List Price$296,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$296,900
$/Sq Ft$107
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.4%
Housing Units82
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate2.13%
Aspers 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

Elevation611 ft (186 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density429/sq mi
Coordinates39.9787°N, 77.2273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 82.0% 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+3.5%
90% below US avg
High School+86.8%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density429/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.8 min
Drive Alone61.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

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