Drifting, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
261 Population 483/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $36,656 per capita
$268,200 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Drifting, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,250
48% above
$36,656 per capita
Home Value
$268,200
5% below
Zillow: $154,751
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Drifting Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Drifting's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
148%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drifting a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drifting residents earn a median household income of $111,250 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drifting is $268,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,751. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

40.8% of adults in Drifting hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Drifting has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population261
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$36,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,200
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$154,751
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,593 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is State College Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.