Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Boalsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,653. Residents earn $106,806 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, Boalsburg receives an overall livability score of 4.8 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. Boalsburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Boalsburg is $106,806, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Boalsburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Boalsburg is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Boalsburg is a highly educated community — 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Boalsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,806 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,223 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,665 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,610 |
| County GDP | $11,249M |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $416,623 |
| Median List Price | $444,000 |
| Median List Price | $444,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $207 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,269 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,450/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,153 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7780°N, 77.7744°W |
| County FIPS | 42027 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.3% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 802/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |