Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Duncansville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,145. Residents earn $58,828 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Duncansville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Duncansville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Duncansville is $58,828, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% 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 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Duncansville is $132,000, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Duncansville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,316 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Duncansville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,828 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,495 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,430 |
| County GDP | $8,000M |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Healthcare | 462 |
| Retail | 495 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $132,000 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,090 |
| Median List Price | $155,000 |
| Median List Price | $155,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $66 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.1% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,315.8/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 411.2/100K |
| Theft | 904.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4263°N, 78.4303°W |
| County FIPS | 42013 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |