Duncannon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,306 Population 3,185/sq mi density
$51,902 Median Income $31,739 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $295,152 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,902 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Duncannon, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,902
31% below
$31,739 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
47% below
Zillow: $295,152
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Duncannon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
53%
Rent
67%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duncannon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Duncannon residents earn a median household income of $51,902 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,739. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 896 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Duncannon is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,152. Median rent is $783/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

12.3% of adults in Duncannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Duncannon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,306
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density3,185/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,902
Per Capita$31,739
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$783
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$295,152
Housing Units707
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation365 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Duncannon was founded in 1792.
The median home in Duncannon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.