Audubon, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Audubon is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,014. Residents earn $107,785 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,014 Population 1,964/sq mi density
$107,785 Median Income $58,410 per capita
$441,800 Home Value $542,189 Zillow
$1,861 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,785 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$441,800 home value, $1,861/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,785
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $441,800
57% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.3%
61% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,861
60% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population9,014
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,964/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,785
Per Capita$58,410
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$441,800
Rent$1,861
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$542,189

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation183 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Libraries37

Is Audubon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Audubon receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Audubon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Audubon is $107,785, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Audubon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Audubon is $441,800, making it a premium housing market at 57% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,861 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Audubon is a highly educated community — 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Audubon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Audubon has a population of 9,014 with a density of 1,964 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.4%), with 3.8% Black.

Population

9,014
Total Population
1,964
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Audubon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.0%
34% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Audubon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Audubon is $107,785, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Audubon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,785
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,410
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Audubon is $441,800, 57% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,861 (60% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $542,189.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$441,800
57% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$542,189
Median List Price$564,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$564,950
$/Sq Ft$304
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio108.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,861
60% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate2.24%

Health Metrics: Audubon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

Crime Rates: Audubon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Audubon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation183 ft (56 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density1,964/sq mi
Coordinates40.1303°N, 75.4280°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.3%
61% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,964/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home25.9%

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