Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Earlston is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,145. Residents earn $69,766 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Earlston receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Earlston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Earlston is $69,766, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Earlston is $157,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Earlston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,766 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,869 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% 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 | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $157,200 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.6% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0041°N, 78.3732°W |
| County FIPS | 42013 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.1% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |