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Driftwood, PA

Pennsylvania

Driftwood is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 43. Residents earn $30,313 per year, which is 60% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
43 Population 17/sq mi density
$30,313 Median Income $24,151 per capita
$98,800 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$30,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$98,800 home value
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $30,313
60% lower than US avg
Home Value $98,800
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population43
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$30,313
Per Capita$24,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$268M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute44 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries1

Is Driftwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Driftwood receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Driftwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Driftwood is $30,313, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Driftwood is $98,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Driftwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 38.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Driftwood has a population of 43 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 65.2 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

43
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
65.2yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Driftwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Driftwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Driftwood is $30,313, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Driftwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,313
60% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,151
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
IRS Avg AGI$48,730

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)158
County GDP$268M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare11
Retail12
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.6 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Driftwood is $98,800, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,800
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Driftwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall38.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.3440°N, 78.1230°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.3-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.5%
D 24.3%

Winner: Republican by 50.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants18
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.6 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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