Bakerstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bakerstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,780. Residents earn $163,095 per year, which is 117% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,780 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$163,095 Median Income $75,608 per capita
$522,800 Home Value $478,845 Zillow
$2,548 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$163,095 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$522,800 home value, $2,548/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $163,095
117% higher than US avg
Home Value $522,800
85% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.8%
122% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,548
119% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,780
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$163,095
Per Capita$75,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$522,800
Rent$2,548
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$478,845

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,118 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.8%
High School+99.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute33 min
Libraries72

Is Bakerstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bakerstown receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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. Bakerstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bakerstown is $163,095, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Bakerstown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bakerstown is $522,800, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,548 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Bakerstown is a highly educated community — 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bakerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bakerstown has a population of 2,780 with a density of 1,144 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

2,780
Total Population
1,144
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.5%
Female 59.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bakerstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.8%
27% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bakerstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bakerstown is $163,095, which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Bakerstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$163,095
117% above US avg
Per Capita Income$75,608
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% 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
Effective Tax Rate1.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Work from Home21.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bakerstown is $522,800, 85% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,548 (119% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $478,845.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$522,800
85% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$478,845
Median List Price$410,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$410,000
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,548
119% 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-Occupied77.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate1.69%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Bakerstown 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. 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)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,118 ft (341 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,144/sq mi
Coordinates40.6538°N, 79.9395°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (122% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.8%
122% above US avg
High School+99.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,144/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Work from Home21.7%

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