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East Side, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

East Side is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 367. Residents earn $39,125 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 319/sq mi density
$39,125 Median Income $25,752 per capita
$114,700 Home Value
$844 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,125 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $844/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,125
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,700
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $844
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 35.0%
182% higher than US avg

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

People

Population367
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$25,752
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,700
Rent$844
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units126
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.4%
Libraries16

Is East Side a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Side receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. East Side has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Side is $39,125, 48% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 35.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Side is $114,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Side experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Side has a population of 367 with a density of 319 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

367
Total Population
319
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.3%
Female 59.7%

Race & Ethnicity

East Side vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Side vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Side is $39,125, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: East Side vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,125
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,752
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$63,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate35.0%
182% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,474
County GDP$20,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants769
Healthcare993
Retail1,145
Manufacturing299

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in East Side is $114,700, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $844 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,700
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$844
27% below US avg
Rent Burden29.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%
Housing Units126
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Effective Rate5.30%
East Side has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates41.0624°N, 75.7622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 87.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+93.5%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density319/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.4%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities993
Restaurants769
Retail Stores1,145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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