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Chicora, PA

Pennsylvania · Butler County · Metropolitan Area

Chicora is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 969. Residents earn $64,583 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
969 Population 1,828/sq mi density
$64,583 Median Income $38,607 per capita
$161,400 Home Value $215,016 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,583 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $663/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,583
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $161,400
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $663
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population969
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,828/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,583
Per Capita$38,607
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$14,518M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,400
Rent$663
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$215,016
Housing Units501
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,268 ft (386 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.5%
Libraries8

Is Chicora a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chicora receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Chicora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chicora is $64,583, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chicora is $161,400, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Chicora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Chicora has a population of 969 with a density of 1,828 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

969
Total Population
1,828
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Chicora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chicora vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chicora is $64,583, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Chicora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,583
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,607
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
IRS Avg AGI$96,649

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,418
County GDP$14,518M

Business (County)

Restaurants387
Healthcare646
Retail670
Manufacturing269

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,000
71% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.7 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Chicora is $161,400, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $663 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $215,016.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,400
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$215,016

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$663
43% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%
Housing Units501
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,000
71% above US avg
Effective Rate3.72%
Chicora has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall34.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,268 ft (386 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,828/sq mi
Coordinates40.9525°N, 79.7391°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyButler County County
County FIPS42019
Chicora is located in Butler County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.2-point margin. 84.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.7%
D 33.5%

Winner: Republican by 32.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+96.7%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,828/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi
CountyButler County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.5%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities646
Restaurants387
Retail Stores670

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.7 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

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