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Drifting, PA

Pennsylvania

Drifting is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 261. Residents earn $111,250 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
261 Population 483/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $36,656 per capita
$268,200 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,250
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $268,200
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population261
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$36,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,033M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,593 ft (486 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries5

Is Drifting a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Drifting receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Drifting stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Drifting is $111,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Drifting among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Drifting is $268,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Drifting experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°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.

Drifting has a population of 261 with a density of 483 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

261
Total Population
483
People / sq mi
35.7yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Drifting vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Drifting vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Drifting is $111,250, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Drifting vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,250
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,656
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$59,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,062
County GDP$4,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare271
Retail326
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,135
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Drifting is $268,200, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$268,200
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,135
18% above US avg
Effective Rate1.54%
Drifting has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°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

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,593 ft (486 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates41.0217°N, 78.1140°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 23.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.8%
21% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density483/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities271
Restaurants180
Retail Stores326

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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