At a Glance
Median Income
$62,321
$24,891 per capita
Home Value
$131,800
Zillow: $174,163
Median Rent
$713/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Darlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darlington residents earn a median household income of $62,321 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,891. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darlington is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,163. Median rent is $713/month, with 21.3% 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 1945.
Education
26.1% of adults in Darlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density3,575/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,321
Per Capita$24,891
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,800
Rent$713
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$174,163
Housing Units115
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation914 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Darlington was founded in 1804.
The median home in Darlington was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.