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Buck Run, PA

Pennsylvania

Buck Run is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 174. Residents earn $59,196 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
174 Population 341/sq mi density
$59,196 Median Income $35,443 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,196 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,196
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.2%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population174
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,196
Per Capita$35,443
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries14

Is Buck Run a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buck Run receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Buck Run stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buck Run is $59,196, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buck Run is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Buck Run experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Buck Run has a population of 174 with a density of 341 people per square mile. The median age is 58.3 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

174
Total Population
341
People / sq mi
58.3yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Buck Run vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Buck Run vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buck Run is $59,196, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Buck Run vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,196
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,443
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Buck Run is $95,000, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Housing Units90
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate5.68%
Buck Run has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates40.7068°N, 76.3212°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density341/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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