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Donegal, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Donegal is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 86. Residents earn $40,750 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 374/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $30,286 per capita
$231,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$231,300 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,750
46% lower than US avg
Home Value $231,300
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population86
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$30,286
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute20 min

Housing

B
Home Value$231,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units70
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,844 ft (562 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries22

Is Donegal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Donegal receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Donegal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Donegal is $40,750, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.9% 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 Donegal is $231,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Donegal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Donegal has a population of 86 with a density of 374 people per square mile. The median age is 66.0 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

86
Total Population
374
People / sq mi
66.0yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64%
Female 36%

Race & Ethnicity

Donegal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Donegal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Donegal is $40,750, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Donegal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,750
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,286
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Donegal is $231,300, 18% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,300
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.8%
Housing Units70
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate2.64%
Donegal has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.1 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.1 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,844 ft (562 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates40.1120°N, 79.3808°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+90.0%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density374/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.9%

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