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Bairdford, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bairdford is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 650. Residents earn $65,515 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
650 Population 414/sq mi density
$65,515 Median Income $34,702 per capita
$176,200 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,515 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,200 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,515
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,200
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.8%
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population650
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,515
Per Capita$34,702
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units256
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute38 min
Broadband78.5%
Libraries72

Is Bairdford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bairdford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Bairdford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bairdford is $65,515, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bairdford is $176,200, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bairdford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°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 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bairdford has a population of 650 with a density of 414 people per square mile. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%).

Population

650
Total Population
414
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bairdford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bairdford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bairdford is $65,515, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Bairdford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,515
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,702
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.1 min
Drive Alone66.0%
Public Transit9.8%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bairdford is $176,200, 37% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,200
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$200
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.9%
Housing Units256
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate5.02%
Bairdford has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 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 Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates40.6279°N, 79.8813°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 78.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density414/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.5%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.1 min
Drive Alone66.0%
Public Transit9.8%
Work from Home10.5%

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