Bobtown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,117 Population 1,802/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $21,013 per capita
$55,700 Home Value $91,316 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,700 home value, $1,103/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bobtown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,125
35% below
$21,013 per capita
Home Value
$55,700
80% below
Zillow: $91,316
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
5% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bobtown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bobtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
20%
Rent
95%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bobtown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bobtown residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,013. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bobtown is $55,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,316. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.6% of adults in Bobtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bobtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,117
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,802/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$21,013
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,700
Rent$1,103
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$91,316
Housing Units312
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bobtown was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.