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East Butler, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

East Butler is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 902. Residents earn $58,306 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
902 Population 867/sq mi density
$58,306 Median Income $28,024 per capita
$131,000 Home Value $167,302 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,306 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,306
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How East Butler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population902
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,306
Per Capita$28,024
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$14,518M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,302
Housing Units415
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.2%
Libraries8

Is East Butler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Butler receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. East Butler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Butler is $58,306, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Butler is $131,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 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.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Butler has a population of 902 with a density of 867 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

902
Total Population
867
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Butler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Butler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Butler is $58,306, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: East Butler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,306
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,024
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
IRS Avg AGI$96,649

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,418
County GDP$14,518M

Business (County)

Restaurants387
Healthcare646
Retail670
Manufacturing269

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,000
71% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in East Butler is $131,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,302.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,000
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,302

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Housing Units415
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,000
71% above US avg
Effective Rate4.58%
East Butler has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall34.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density867/sq mi
Coordinates40.8788°N, 79.8473°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.2-point margin. 90.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.7%
D 33.5%

Winner: Republican by 32.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density867/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.2%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities646
Restaurants387
Retail Stores670

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.0%

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