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Casselman, PA

Pennsylvania · Somerset County

Casselman is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 62. Residents earn $93,750 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 310/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $26,121 per capita
$104,200 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,750
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $104,200
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population62
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$26,121
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,038M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units21
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,770 ft (539 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries6

Is Casselman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Casselman receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Casselman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Casselman is $93,750, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Casselman is $104,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Casselman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 61.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Casselman has a population of 62 with a density of 310 people per square mile. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 9.7% Hispanic.

Population

62
Total Population
310
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Casselman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Casselman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Casselman is $93,750, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Casselman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,750
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,121
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$60,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,862
County GDP$3,038M

Business (County)

Restaurants153
Healthcare164
Retail229
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Casselman is $104,200, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,200
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units21
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,133
47% above US avg
Effective Rate4.93%
Casselman has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall61.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,770 ft (539 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates39.8854°N, 79.2107°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySomerset County County
County FIPS42111
Casselman is located in Somerset County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.3%
D 21%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+94.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density310/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountySomerset County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants153
Retail Stores229

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Somerset, PA 5,984 pop · 10.9 mi Meyersdale, PA 2,058 pop · 10.9 mi Berlin, PA 2,407 pop · 14.0 mi South Connellsville, PA 1,848 pop · 20.7 mi Jennerstown, PA 1,153 pop · 20.8 mi Boswell, PA 1,413 pop · 21.4 mi Bear Rocks, PA 1,239 pop · 21.4 mi Connellsville, PA 6,914 pop · 22.0 mi Frostburg, MD 7,025 pop · 22.2 mi Ligonier, PA 1,562 pop · 24.9 mi Scottdale, PA 4,392 pop · 25.1 mi La Vale, MD 4,388 pop · 25.2 mi Lonaconing, MD 1,093 pop · 25.3 mi Mount Pleasant, PA 4,215 pop · 25.4 mi
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