At a Glance
Median Income
$42,851
$27,878 per capita
Home Value
$57,700
Zillow: $44,046
Median Rent
$842/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Donora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donora a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Donora residents earn a median household income of $42,851 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,878. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Donora is $57,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $44,046. Median rent is $842/month, with 30.7% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Donora reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 759/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Donora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donora has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population4,536
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density2,387/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,851
Per Capita$27,878
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,700
Rent$842
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$44,046
Housing Units2,672
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property759/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation968 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Donora was founded in 1900.
The median home in Donora was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.