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Baumstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Baumstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 194. Residents earn $75,167 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
194 Population 194/sq mi density
$75,167 Median Income $40,218 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
$1,482 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,482/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,167
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.9%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,482
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population194
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,167
Per Capita$40,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,482
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units157
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation329 ft (100 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute40 min
Broadband86.4%
Libraries25

Is Baumstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baumstown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Baumstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Baumstown is $75,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Baumstown is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Baumstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Baumstown has a population of 194 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%).

Population

194
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.7%
Female 59.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Baumstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Baumstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baumstown is $75,167, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Baumstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,167
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,218
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.0 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Baumstown is $162,500, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,482 (27% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,482
27% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.1%
Housing Units157
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate4.54%
Baumstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation329 ft (100 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates40.2773°N, 75.8119°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
88% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.0 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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