East Salem, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
123 Population 456/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $26,719 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $220,682 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

East Salem, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,333
9% below
$26,719 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
45% below
Zillow: $220,682
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How East Salem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
55%
Rent
92%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Salem a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Salem residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 581 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Salem is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,682. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 22.9% 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 1952.

Education

13.5% of adults in East Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Salem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population123
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$26,719
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$1,075
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$220,682
Housing Units60
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation607 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in East Salem was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.