Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Donora is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,536. Residents earn $42,851 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Donora receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Donora has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Donora is $42,851, 43% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Donora is $57,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 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.
Violent crime in Donora is below the national average at 277 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,812 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Donora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,851 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,878 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 15.34% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $57,700 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $41,511 |
| Median List Price | $99,724 |
| Median List Price | $99,724 |
| $/Sq Ft | $11 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 78.7% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 15.34% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 277.1/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 277.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,811.6/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 362.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,428.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 21.3/100K |
| Arson | 42.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1795°N, 79.8624°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,387/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |