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Darlington, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Darlington is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 286. Residents earn $62,321 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
286 Population 3,575/sq mi density
$62,321 Median Income $24,891 per capita
$131,800 Home Value
$713 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,321 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $713/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,321
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $713
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population286
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density3,575/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,321
Per Capita$24,891
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,800
Rent$713
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units115
Rent Burden21.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation914 ft (279 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries11

Is Darlington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Darlington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Darlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Darlington is $62,321, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Darlington is $131,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Darlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Darlington has a population of 286 with a density of 3,575 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

286
Total Population
3,575
People / sq mi
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Darlington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Darlington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Darlington is $62,321, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Darlington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,321
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,891
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Darlington is $131,800, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $713 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,800
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$713
39% below US avg
Rent Burden21.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units115
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate4.24%
Darlington 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 is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation914 ft (279 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,575/sq mi
Coordinates40.8103°N, 80.4234°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+6.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,575/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

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