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Burnside, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Burnside is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 167. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
167 Population 99/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $24,614 per capita
$61,700 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,700
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.1%
94% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.8%
422% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.3%
169% higher than US avg

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

People

Population167
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$24,614
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units95
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute40 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries14

Is Burnside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burnside receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Burnside has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burnside is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burnside is $61,700, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Burnside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 63.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Burnside has a population of 167 with a density of 99 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

167
Total Population
99
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Burnside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burnside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burnside is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Burnside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,614
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.8%
422% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.3%
169% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.3 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Burnside is $61,700, 78% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,700
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%
Housing Units95
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate7.54%
Burnside has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall63.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates40.8124°N, 78.7980°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.1%
94% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density99/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.3 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

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