Egypt, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Egypt is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,964. Residents earn $108,284 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,964 Population 2,016/sq mi density
$108,284 Median Income $40,095 per capita
$296,100 Home Value
$1,602 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,284 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$296,100 home value, $1,602/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,284
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $296,100
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,602
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,964
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,016/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,284
Per Capita$40,095
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,100
Rent$1,602
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation480 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Libraries9

Is Egypt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Egypt receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Egypt stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Egypt is $108,284, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Egypt among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Egypt is $296,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Egypt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Egypt has a population of 2,964 with a density of 2,016 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.6%).

Population

2,964
Total Population
2,016
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Egypt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.5%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.5%
22% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Egypt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Egypt is $108,284, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Egypt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,284
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,095
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home15.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Egypt is $296,100, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,602 (38% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,100
5% above US avg
Median List Price$454,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$454,950
$/Sq Ft$147
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,602
38% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%

Health Metrics: Egypt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,107

Crime Rates: Egypt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Egypt has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall27.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density2,016/sq mi
Coordinates40.6853°N, 75.5330°W
County FIPS42077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,016/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home15.5%

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