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Atlantic, PA

Pennsylvania

Atlantic is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 52. Residents earn $80,625 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
52 Population 325/sq mi density
$80,625 Median Income $39,729 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $218,961 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,625
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $152,100
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.9%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population52
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$39,729
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,961
Housing Units30
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,146 ft (349 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries5

Is Atlantic a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Atlantic is $80,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Atlantic is $152,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Atlantic experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Atlantic has a population of 52 with a density of 325 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.8%), with 19.2% Hispanic.

Population

52
Total Population
325
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.6%
Female 65.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Atlantic vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only38.3%
51% below US avg
Spanish61.7%
360% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Atlantic vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Atlantic is $80,625, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Atlantic vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,625
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,729
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Atlantic is $152,100, 46% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,961.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,100
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$218,961

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units30
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate2.74%
Atlantic has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,146 ft (349 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates41.5053°N, 80.3406°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
53% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density325/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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