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Bendersville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bendersville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 667. Residents earn $80,461 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
667 Population 1,482/sq mi density
$80,461 Median Income $30,930 per capita
$180,100 Home Value
$1,165 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,461 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,165/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,461
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $180,100
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,165
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population667
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,482/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 71%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,461
Per Capita$30,930
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$1,165
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units271
Rent Burden42.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation724 ft (221 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Libraries6

Is Bendersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bendersville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bendersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bendersville is $80,461, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bendersville is $180,100, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,165 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bendersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bendersville has a population of 667 with a density of 1,482 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.4%), with 3.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Black.

Population

667
Total Population
1,482
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bendersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.6%
10% below US avg
Spanish29.4%
119% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bendersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bendersville is $80,461, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Bendersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,461
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,930
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,237
County GDP$4,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare165
Retail307
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bendersville is $180,100, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,165 (0% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,100
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$157
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,165
0% below US avg
Rent Burden42.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.0%
Housing Units271
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
Bendersville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall27.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation724 ft (221 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,482/sq mi
Coordinates39.9813°N, 77.2493°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 85.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.7%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,482/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.6%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

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