Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Atglen is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,319. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Atglen receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Atglen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Atglen is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Atglen among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Atglen is $289,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Atglen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,534 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,690 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $147,173 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,598 |
| County GDP | $60,160M |
| Restaurants | 1,045 |
| Healthcare | 1,591 |
| Retail | 1,361 |
| Manufacturing | 520 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,504 |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $289,900 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $407,197 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,183 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,504 |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.1 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9475°N, 75.9750°W |
| County FIPS | 42029 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,499/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,591 |
| Restaurants | 1,045 |
| Retail Stores | 1,361 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |