Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Boswell is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,413. Residents earn $48,500 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boswell receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Boswell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boswell is $48,500, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Boswell is $86,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Boswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches, including 142.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,500 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,441 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.08% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $86,300 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,948 |
| $/Sq Ft | $59 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.08% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 142.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1615°N, 79.0275°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.6% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,909/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |