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Dry Tavern, PA

Pennsylvania

Dry Tavern is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 661. Residents earn $79,625 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
661 Population 490/sq mi density
$79,625 Median Income $35,443 per capita
$196,300 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,625 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,300 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,625
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $196,300
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population661
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,625
Per Capita$35,443
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$4,624M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units288
Rent Burden25.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,035 ft (315 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.6%
Libraries2

Is Dry Tavern a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dry Tavern receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dry Tavern stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dry Tavern is $79,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.1% 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 Dry Tavern is $196,300, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Dry Tavern experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Dry Tavern has a population of 661 with a density of 490 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

661
Total Population
490
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Dry Tavern vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Dry Tavern vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dry Tavern is $79,625, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Dry Tavern vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,625
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,443
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
IRS Avg AGI$82,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$4,624M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare117
Retail107
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.7 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Dry Tavern is $196,300, 30% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,300
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.6%
Housing Units288
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Effective Rate2.61%
Dry Tavern has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,035 ft (315 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates39.9399°N, 80.0095°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.8-point margin. 87.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+7.1%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density490/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.6%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities117
Restaurants62
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.7 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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