Castanea, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,114 Population 819/sq mi density
$60,250 Median Income $38,567 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $193,182 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $962/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Castanea, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,250
20% below
$38,567 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $193,182
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Castanea Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castanea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
44%
Rent
83%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castanea a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castanea residents earn a median household income of $60,250 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,567. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 917 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castanea is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,182. Median rent is $962/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

22.3% of adults in Castanea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castanea has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,114
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,250
Per Capita$38,567
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,963M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$962
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$193,182
Housing Units542
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,572/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,082 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Castanea was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.