Pennsylvania
Castanea is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,114. Residents earn $60,250 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Castanea receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Castanea stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Castanea is $60,250, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Castanea is $123,400, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Castanea experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,250 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,009 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,855 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 917 |
| County GDP | $1,963M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 130 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,577 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.71% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $123,400 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $962 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,577 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.71% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,572/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1171°N, 77.4270°W |
| County FIPS | 42035 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |