Confluence, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
592 Population 370/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $33,864 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $147,883 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Confluence, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$33,864 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Zillow: $147,883
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Confluence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
46%
Rent
55%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Confluence a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Confluence residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,864. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Confluence is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,883. Median rent is $638/month, with 33.2% 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 1956.

Education

18.4% of adults in Confluence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Confluence 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 totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population592
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,864
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$638
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$147,883
Housing Units405
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,334 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute46 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Confluence was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.