Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Duncannon is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,306. Residents earn $51,902 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Duncannon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Duncannon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Duncannon is $51,902, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Duncannon is $150,600, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Duncannon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,902 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,739 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $821 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,071 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 896 |
| County GDP | $1,362M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Retail | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,484 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $150,600 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $279,180 |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,484 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,792/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 365 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3952°N, 77.0277°W |
| County FIPS | 42099 |
Winner: Republican by 49.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,185/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |