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Duncannon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,306 Population 3,185/sq mi density
$51,902 Median Income $31,739 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $279,180 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,474 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,902 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
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: $279,180
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
1,474/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
100%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duncannon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.6% (0% below 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 $279,180. 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.

Safety & Crime

Duncannon reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,474/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,306
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density3,185/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,902
Per Capita$31,739
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$783
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$279,180
Housing Units707
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property1,474/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.