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Cranesville, PA

Pennsylvania · Crawford County

Cranesville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 732. Residents earn $73,824 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
732 Population 779/sq mi density
$73,824 Median Income $34,558 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $223,385 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,824 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $881/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,824
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,700
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $881
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population732
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,824
Per Capita$34,558
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$3,665M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,700
Rent$881
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$223,385
Housing Units280
Rent Burden31.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation996 ft (304 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries9

Is Cranesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cranesville receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cranesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cranesville is $73,824, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cranesville is $120,700, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cranesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 111.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cranesville has a population of 732 with a density of 779 people per square mile. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

732
Total Population
779
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cranesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cranesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cranesville is $73,824, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Cranesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,824
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,558
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$58,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,130
County GDP$3,665M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare217
Retail288
Manufacturing257

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Cranesville is $120,700, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $881 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,385.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,700
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$223,385

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$881
24% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Housing Units280
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Effective Rate4.07%
Cranesville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall111.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation996 ft (304 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density779/sq mi
Coordinates41.9026°N, 80.3365°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCrawford County County
County FIPS42039
Cranesville is located in Crawford County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.3-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density779/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyCrawford County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants183
Retail Stores288

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.6%

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