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East Waterford, PA

Pennsylvania

East Waterford is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 127. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
127 Population 334/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $33,035 per capita
$141,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.6%
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population127
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$33,035
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,025M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units77
Rent Burden22.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation626 ft (191 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute49 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries1

Is East Waterford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Waterford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 long commute times. East Waterford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Waterford is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Waterford is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Waterford has a population of 127 with a density of 334 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

127
Total Population
334
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Waterford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Waterford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Waterford is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: East Waterford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,035
Avg Weekly Wage$907
IRS Avg AGI$63,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)581
County GDP$1,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare36
Retail67
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.9 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in East Waterford is $141,700, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units77
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Effective Rate2.91%
East Waterford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation626 ft (191 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density334/sq mi
Coordinates40.3711°N, 77.6047°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
39% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+12.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density334/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants32
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.9 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

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