Duboistown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Duboistown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,404. Residents earn $82,188 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,404 Population 2,553/sq mi density
$82,188 Median Income $34,693 per capita
$187,700 Home Value $196,923 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
167 Violent Crime/100K 167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,188 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,700 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K (56% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,188
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $187,700
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 167/100K
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,035
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,404
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,553/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,188
Per Capita$34,693
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$7,698M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,700
Rent$1,035
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$196,923

Crime

F
Violent167/100K
Property167/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation527 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Libraries8

Is Duboistown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duboistown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Duboistown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Duboistown is $82,188, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duboistown is $187,700, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Duboistown is below the national average at 167 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 167 per 100,000, 91% below the national average.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Duboistown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Duboistown has a population of 1,404 with a density of 2,553 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

1,404
Total Population
2,553
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Duboistown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Duboistown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duboistown is $82,188, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Duboistown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,188
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,693
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$66,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,032
County GDP$7,698M

Business (County)

Restaurants281
Healthcare357
Retail419
Manufacturing145

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Duboistown is $187,700, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,035 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,923.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,700
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$196,923
Median List Price$194,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$194,000
$/Sq Ft$178
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,035
11% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Rate2.83%

Health Metrics: Duboistown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Premature Death8,832/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access54.7%
Healthcare Facilities357
Duboistown has a violent crime rate of 167 per 100,000 residents, 56% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 167 per 100,000 (91% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Duboistown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent167.1/100K
56% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape167.1/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property167.1/100K
91% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft167.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Duboistown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation527 ft (161 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,553/sq mi
Coordinates41.2232°N, 77.0379°W
County FIPS42081
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,553/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants281
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Work from Home10.7%

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