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Driftwood, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 17/sq mi density
$30,313 Median Income $24,151 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $281,946 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
339 Violent Crime/100K 1,588 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Driftwood, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,313
60% below
$24,151 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $281,946
Violent Crime
339/100K
11% below
1,588/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Driftwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Driftwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Driftwood residents earn a median household income of $30,313 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,151. 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 158 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Driftwood is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,946. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Driftwood reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,588/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Driftwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$30,313
Per Capita$24,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$268M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$281,946
Housing Units93
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent339/100K
Property1,588/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death11,439/100K

Climate

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

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Driftwood was founded in 1804.
The median home in Driftwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.