Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Clarks Summit is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,058. Residents earn $91,442 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Clarks Summit receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Clarks Summit stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Clarks Summit is $91,442, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Clarks Summit is $236,900, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Clarks Summit is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 305 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
Clarks Summit is a highly educated community — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Clarks Summit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,442 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,499 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $236,900 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,470 |
| Median List Price | $369,000 |
| Median List Price | $369,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,147 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,776 |
| Rent Burden | 20.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 15.3/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 15.3/100K |
| Total Property | 305.0/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 122.0/100K |
| Theft | 167.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 15.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4902°N, 75.7065°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.5% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |