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Dudley, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Dudley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 212. Residents earn $54,659 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
212 Population 642/sq mi density
$54,659 Median Income $24,631 per capita
$82,900 Home Value
$1,125 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,659 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,659
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,900
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population212
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,659
Per Capita$24,631
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units95
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute42 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries8

Is Dudley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dudley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Dudley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dudley is $54,659, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dudley is $82,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Dudley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Dudley has a population of 212 with a density of 642 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%).

Population

212
Total Population
642
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Dudley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dudley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dudley is $54,659, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Dudley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,659
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,631
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.9 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Dudley is $82,900, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,900
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units95
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate5.85%
Dudley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density642/sq mi
Coordinates40.2053°N, 78.1783°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density642/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.9 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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