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Eau Claire, PA

Pennsylvania

Eau Claire is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 253. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
253 Population 198/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $26,694 per capita
$107,500 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 18.8% 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
$48,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,500
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Eau Claire Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population253
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,694
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,149M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units136
Rent Burden18.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,520 ft (463 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.4%
Libraries3

Is Eau Claire a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eau Claire 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. Eau Claire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eau Claire is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eau Claire is $107,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 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

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Eau Claire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Eau Claire has a population of 253 with a density of 198 people per square mile. The median age is 48.1 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

253
Total Population
198
People / sq mi
48.1yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Eau Claire vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Eau Claire vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eau Claire is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Eau Claire vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,694
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$58,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,208
County GDP$2,149M

Business (County)

Restaurants104
Healthcare172
Retail193
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Eau Claire is $107,500, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,500
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.6%
Housing Units136
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Effective Rate3.94%
Eau Claire has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 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) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,520 ft (463 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates41.1368°N, 79.7985°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density198/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants104
Retail Stores193

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

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