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Drifting, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
261 Population 483/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $36,656 per capita
$268,200 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
607 Violent Crime/100K 2,906 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
607/100K
60% above
2,906/100K property
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
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
160%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drifting a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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).

Safety & Crime

Drifting reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,906/100K.

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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population261
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent607/100K
Property2,906/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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
Broadband84.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.