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Daisytown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Daisytown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 270. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
270 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $34,677 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $112,548 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $500/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.1%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population270
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$34,677
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$112,548
Housing Units128
Rent Burden17.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,780 ft (543 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.2%
Libraries14

Is Daisytown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Daisytown receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Daisytown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Daisytown is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Daisytown is $88,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.1% 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

Daisytown 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 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Daisytown has a population of 270 with a density of 1,174 people per square mile. The median age is 52.2 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

270
Total Population
1,174
People / sq mi
52.2yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Daisytown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Daisytown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Daisytown is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Daisytown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,677
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Daisytown is $88,500, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $112,548.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,500
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$112,548
Median List Price$42,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$42,500
$/Sq Ft$49
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.7%
Housing Units128
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.26%
Daisytown 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 41.3 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 Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,780 ft (543 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Coordinates40.3201°N, 78.9037°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 79.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.1%
20% below US avg
High School+96.7%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.2%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

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