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Avella, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Avella is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 702. Residents earn $63,636 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
702 Population 780/sq mi density
$63,636 Median Income $34,117 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $202,817 Zillow
$1,224 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$63,636 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $1,224/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,636
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,224
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.2%
87% higher than US avg

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

People

Population702
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,636
Per Capita$34,117
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$1,317M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$1,224
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$202,817
Housing Units367
Rent Burden37.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute48 min
Broadband91.9%
Libraries2

Is Avella a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avella receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Avella offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avella is $63,636, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avella is $134,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Avella experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°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 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Avella has a population of 702 with a density of 780 people per square mile. The median age is 35.9 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

702
Total Population
780
People / sq mi
35.9yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Avella vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avella vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avella is $63,636, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Avella vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,636
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,117
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
IRS Avg AGI$64,514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.2%
87% above US avg
Establishments (County)618
County GDP$1,317M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare58
Retail56
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,093
40% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time47.5 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Avella is $134,700, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,224 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $202,817.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,700
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$202,817
Median List Price$95,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$95,000
$/Sq Ft$105
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,224
5% above US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.0%
Housing Units367
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,093
40% below US avg
Effective Rate1.55%
Avella has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall31.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density780/sq mi
Coordinates40.2737°N, 80.4672°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin. 91.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 26.8%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+88.1%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density780/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.9%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants49
Retail Stores56

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute47.5 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

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